Ray Watts (singer)

Ray "Beshara" Watts (26 January 1957 – 12 February 2000) was a singer and songwriter born on the island of Guadeloupe and who lived in Birmingham, England.

He was also the lead singer, principal songwriter and a core-founding member of the British reggae band Beshara.

[1] As part of Beshara, Watts had success in the UK reggae charts and supported many artists, whilst making several television appearances.

[5] In 2001, the ex-Beshara band members arranged a memorial tribute concert for Watts at the Irish Centre, Birmingham.

[6][7] The song has also featured on the Pato Banton albums Universal Love and Time Come (Brazil Version).

Ray Watts (in the middle of the back row) as part of the band Beshara in 1983