Sister Carol is an energetic Grammy nominated and award winning cultural artist with a remarkable story in Reggae music. Born Carol Theresa East in Kingston, Jamaica, she is known as the “Black Cinderella” and “Mother Cultural”. At the age of 14, she and her family migrated to Brooklyn, New York. A woman with a quest for knowledge, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from City College in New York. Upon pursuing her craft, she met Dj Brigadeer Jerry who influenced her to chant and keep relevant with the new dancehall craze. Sister Carol began her musical career in the early ’80s and has produced over 20 albums throughout her 41 year career. Her father, Howard East, was a Senior Engineer with Radio Jamaica and contributed to recording sessions at Studio One. She got involved in the Jamaican music scene, and her debut album “Liberation for Africa” was released in 1983.

The 1984 album “Black Cinderella” on the Jah Life Label established her firmly as an artist. Sister Carol formed her own record label, also named Black Cinderella, and released “Jah Disciple” in 1989. In 1997, her self-produced album “Lyrically Potent” became a success and received a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album. In 2017, she released “The Healing Cure,” an album paying tribute to the healing properties of the marijuana plant. Her daughter, Nakeeba Amaiyea, produced and released a single called “My Jamaica” with her in 2018. Sister Carol joined forces with Marcia Griffiths on a single titled “The World Needs Love,” and she had previously worked with Judy Mowatt on “Screwface.”  In 2020, Sister Carol collaborated with Pop Artist Jason Mraz on the single “Time Out,” featured on his chart-topping album “Look for the Good.” She released the album “OPPORTUNITY” in 2020, produced by Glen Adams, Lee Scratch Perry, and Bunny Striker Lee on the Tafari/Black Cinderella label.

Showcasing her versatility and talent, she appeared in several movies, including “Something Wild” (1986), “Married to the Mob” (1988), and “Rachel Getting Married” (2008). Her songs were featured in Jonathan Demme’s film “Ricki and the Flash” (2015). She has shared the screen with Hollywood stars such as Melanie Griffith, Michelle Pfeiffer, Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Ray Liotta, and more.

Carol has toured extensively around the world, capturing the hearts of fans in every continent. She has lectured at universities in California and a music festival in Brazil. Sister Carol has been interviewed by numerous global media outlets and served as an announcer on the Channel 4 TV show “Night Music” with Jools Holland and David Sanborn. In addition to her successful career, Sister Carol has raised a family while handling her business. She continues to celebrate her 41st year in the music industry, marching to her own beat with virtuous vibes stronger than ever. Her story is one of talent, resilience, and a dedication to both her cultural roots and the global reggae community.

Several of her songs have been featured in movies such as: The Mighty Quinn (Principle), Failure to Launch (Original Drum), Something Wild (Wild Thing) Rachel’s Getting Married (Dread Natty Congo) and Ricki and the Flash (Milk and Honey).