Horace Andy (born Horace Hinds, 19 February 1951)[1] is a Jamaican roots reggae songwriter and singer, known for his distinctive vocals and hit songs such as “Government Land”, as well as “Angel“, “Spying Glass” and “Five Man Army” with English trip hop duo Massive Attack. He is also famous for a cover version of “Ain’t No Sunshine“.
One of Jamaica’s most distinguished and beloved vocalists, Horace Andy is blessed with one of the most distinctive voices on the island and his emotive delivery just adds further weight to his reputation. His classic recordings from the ’70s remain crucial listening, while his more recent work with trip-hop heroes has introduced the singer to an entire new generation of devoted fans. Indeed, Andy’s work has been of such consistently high caliber over the years that there’s never been a time when he wasn’t releasing exceptional records.