Pam Hall is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter with a prolific career that spans over four decades. Pam Hall began her career in the 1970s and recorded as a solo artist from the mid-1970s. She provided backing vocals for various artists, including Jimmy Cliff, Judy Mowatt, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, and Peter Tosh, often alongside her sister Audrey. Some of her earliest releases include “Creation” (a duet with Orville Wood as Pam & Woody) and “You Should Never Do That” (a duet with Tinga Stewart). She followed the hit with “How Glad I Am”, produced by Danny Browne at Music Mountain; the singles were both coupled with productions by Errol Wilson. In 1986, Pam Hall achieved chart success with her single “Dear Boopsie,” which topped the reggae charts and reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart.

Her first album, titled “Perfidia,” was released in 1987, using the title from Phyllis Dillon classic.  In the 1990s, Pam Hall had further hits on the reggae charts with her versions of songs like “I Will Always Love You,” “Young Hearts Run Free,” and “You Are Not Alone.” The three cover classics received heavy rotation in North America with Joe Frazier as producer.

 Pam Hall continued to be in demand as a backing vocalist, collaborating with artists such as Toots Hibbert, The Fugees and Ziggy Marley in the 1990s. In the 1990s, she filled in for Judy Mowatt in the I Threes, a group that included Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths. She released a string of solo albums on VP Records. Hall is recognized as a foundation builder of the reggae and music industry in Jamaica and internationally. She has worked as a singer, producer, writer, vocal arranger, and musician, leaving her mark on cornerstone recordings.

Pam Hall’s family has a significant involvement in the music business, with her brother Raymond and sister Audrey (One dance won’t do) also contributing to the industry. Her daughter Tafina is walking in mom’s footsteps and creating her own musical path. Pam Hall emphasizes the challenges faced by women in the music industry and advises newcomers to educate themselves about copyrights, royalties and entitlements. Despite her decades-long career, Pam Hall continues to perform on stage, supporting other artists and maintaining her presence in the reggae music scene. Pam Hall expanded her reach internationally, performing in Japan and releasing albums that included both Jamaican hits and covers of popular songs.

Pam Hall is a quiet and highly respected musician amongst her colleagues and is considered a true professional and reggae ambassador who has dedicated her career to music. She often talked about the influence of having Harold Butler and Orville Wood as mentors who helped honed her singing and performance skills.