About Yvonne Curtis

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Yvonne has never left the music business but has now decided that the time has come to make herself known in the industry instead of supporting other artists from the back. Yvonne Curtis was born in the district of Steer Town in the Parish of St Ann Jamaica. From an early age Yvonne had demonstrated that she had a passion for music and could sing very well. She later came to the United Kingdom during the 1960's to pursue her musical career.

During the 1970's she entered a talent contest and came second place. This was her first break in the UK and got her a place in a band called the Oakenders as their lead vocalist. She later went on to sing with a band 'Serenaders'. Whilst with this band they released an album called entitled 'In the Country' and two further singles called 'Come Home' and This is the Letter'. During this time, she also recorded with the known reggae label called Third World on Empire Records. Yvonne later moved on to join another band called the 'Wavet' where she was resident for fifteen years during that time, she had released four singles.

During 1994 Yvonne travelled to Germany, Nicaragua and Brazil and was performing for the 'Warehouse Showcase' which was televised for London's Carlton TV. In 1998 she appeared with Pete Campbell on the Big Breakfast Show on Channel 4 featuring in songs for the Reggae Boys. Yvonne was constantly writing and recording songs under Brown's Music & World Sounds Records both as a solo artist and under the band named the 'Wavet'. Her most memorable performance was when she performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London United Kingdom. Today, over the past recent years she’s has been a regular at the UK’s most prestigious yearly event, ‘Reggae Land’ which occurs in Milton Keynes, hastings & Manchester.

Known for her worldwide hit song ‘Sweet Sensation’ there’s a documentary in the making about this legendary lady who has been hailed as the Queen of Reggae/Soca. She’s also considered the Queen of Reggae in South America. She’s one of the most consistent Reggae recording acts and have never stopped making music. Her albums are always worldwide sellers and her next is due this August. Recently.

In 2025 Yvonne performed one of her songs that was dedicated to the survivors of the Jamaica hurricane live on Britains mainstream Television ITV watched by millions in the UK, see the link here - https://www.itv.com/watch/news/the-hidden-studio-in-birmingham-producing-reggae-music-to-help-families-hit-by-hurricane-melissa/bgwn0q0

Yvonne Curtis has managed to secure a recording contract and is now represented by Digital Jukebox Records (Label) and Sony Music/Orchard Distribution

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