Louisa “Markswoman” Mark
1960 – October 17, 2009
Known to fans as Markswoman, Louisa Mark was a UK reggae singer who had risen to prominence in London during the mid ’70s. Her 1975 single, “Caught You In A Lie.” Helped her gain recognition as one of the leading females in the lovers rock sub-genre of reggae. First noticed by legendary producer, Lloyd Coxsone, Marks was awarded a recording contract when she was just 15. During her first sessions, she recorded “Caught You In A Lie” which is considered the first Lovers rock record ever released. After high school, she began recording for Trojan Records, and in 1978, she was named reggae’s top female vocalist. Louisa Mark passed away, reportedly of some form of poisoning, on October 17, 2009.
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