Sister Carol

Known as the "Black Cinderella" and "Mother Culture," Sister Carol has led the way for women in reggae. Her music is rich with cultural heritage and infused with a vital social consciousness that permeates every aspect of life in the '90s. Many were introduced to Sister Carol through Jonathan Demme's films Something Wild and Married to the Mob, but her greatest strength is her music — music that carries a social message for people all over the world. There are no books in this musical classroom; learning comes through listening to the teacher.

Who knew that the dancehall scene of NYC in the '70s would lead Sister Carol to a path of movies, albums, television appearances and a Grammy nomination for her highly regarded release Lyrically Potent. —Courtesy Calabash Music