Band & Artist Dossier
Sade
Origin: London, England, UK · Active Years: 1982-present
A detailed catalogue profile for Sade.
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1 album / credit record(s) · Sophisti-pop/Quiet Storm/Smooth Jazz
English sophisti-pop/soul band formed in London in 1982, named after lead singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu in Ibadan, Nigeria in 1959). The classic lineup of Adu, saxophonist/guitarist Stuart Matthewman, bassist Paul Denman and keyboardist Andrew Hale was in place for their multi-platinum 1984 debut Diamond Life, recorded in six weeks at London's Power Plant Studios.
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Complete 1980s Studio Discography
3 studio albums released from 1980–1989 by Sade. Archived records link directly to full dossiers; remaining releases are queued for harvesting. MusicBrainz source.
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