Person    | Male  Born 19/10/1965  Died 18/5/2017

Frankie Paul

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: Jamaica

Paul Blake, better known as Frankie Paul, was a Jamaican dancehall reggae artist. Born blind, he has been dubbed by some 'The Jamaican Stevie Wonder'. Born and died Jamaica. Guardian obituary.

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Frankie Paul

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