Judy Mowatt
My life is more fulfilling when I am giving.
A Voice That Inspires.
Judy Mowatt is one of Jamaica's most celebrated musical icons and a founding member of The I-Threes, the legendary vocal trio that toured the world with Bob Marley.
But beyond the stage and international acclaim, Judy's greatest passion has always been serving people. Through Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries (JMOM), she has dedicated her life to uplifting vulnerable families and communities across Jamaica through food support, health outreach, education assistance, and community recovery programs.
Today, her music, faith, and humanitarian work continue to inspire hope and transformation.
Her Musical Journey
Early Beginnings
- Born in 1952.
- As a young woman, began touring Jamaica and the Caribbean.
- In 1967, joined The Gaylettes and recorded on the Federal label.
- After the group changed, she began her solo career.
Bob Marley Era
- Joined Marcia Griffiths and Rita Marley to form The I-Threes.
- Became Bob Marley's celebrated background vocal trio.
- Toured the world, sharing a spiritual and musical experience like no other.
Historic Achievements
- 1979: First Jamaican woman to record a solo reggae album, Black Woman, under the Tuff Gong label.
- 1985: First female reggae artist to be nominated for a Grammy Award.
- 1999: Awarded the Order of Distinction by the Government of Jamaica.
A Legacy That Continues
- Singing with Bob opened the door to the international stage.
- Through discipline, faith, and sisterhood, The I-Threes became a powerful force in reggae music history.
- Our Impact in Action. Today, through JMOM, Judy continues to inspire, uplift, and empower the people of Jamaica.
Faith Changed Everything
In her early twenties, Judy embraced Rastafarianism in her search for love, meaning and purpose.
In 1994, she was given a cassette recording of an interview with Emperor Haile Selassie. It changed everything.
She converted to Christianity, faced the scorn of the only community she knew, but remained steadfast in her new faith which brought her the peace and love she was seeking.
Today she sings gospel and reaches out wherever she goes with the same zeal she gave to Rastafarianism.
As a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ my message is peace and love which I feel compelled to carry to a hurting world.