October 5, 1953 – January 28, 1990
Sandra ‘Puma’ Jones was a American singer, best known for her involvement with the Grammy Award winning group, Black Uhuru. She also sang with Mama Africa and Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus.
Jones was diagnosed in 1987 with breast cancer. As the illness worsened she was forced to step down and the album was completed by Olafunke, as an uncredited backing vocalist.
She returned to New York City for treatment but died on January 28 1990, aged 36. She was later buried near her family home in South Carolina.
Hits include:
- “Shine Eye Gal”
- “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
- “Solidarity”
- “Spongy Reggae”