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Carlos Malcolm & His Afro-Jamaican Rhythms
6,857 listeners
Carlos Malcolm was born in Panama but moved to Kingston Jamaica when he was two years old. Starting off emulating the sounds of American … read moreCarlos Malcolm was born in Panama but moved to Kingston Jamaica when he was two years old. Starting off emulating the sounds of American Jazz Carlos & his band became one of the great pioneers of Jamaica's own contribution to… read moreCarlos Malcolm was born in Panama but moved to Kingston Jamaica when he was two years old. Starting off emulating the sounds of American Jazz Carlos & his band became one of the great pioneers of Jamaica's own contribution to modern music……Ska. He is best known for his no… read more -
Horace Faith
15,342 listeners
Horace Faith (born Horace Smith, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer. He is best known for his cover of the Checkmates, Ltd. song, "… read moreHorace Faith (born Horace Smith, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer. He is best known for his cover of the Checkmates, Ltd. song, "Black Pearl", which reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. Released by Trojan Re… read moreHorace Faith (born Horace Smith, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae singer. He is best known for his cover of the Checkmates, Ltd. song, "Black Pearl", which reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart in 1970. Released by Trojan Records "Black Pearl" spent ten weeks in the UK Sin… read more -
Justin Hinds
31,601 listeners
Justin Hinds (May 7, 1942 - March 16, 2005) is best known as a Jamaican ska vocalist, with his backing singers the Dominoes. He is best kno… read moreJustin Hinds (May 7, 1942 - March 16, 2005) is best known as a Jamaican ska vocalist, with his backing singers the Dominoes. He is best known for his work with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records, where his most notable song, "Ca… read moreJustin Hinds (May 7, 1942 - March 16, 2005) is best known as a Jamaican ska vocalist, with his backing singers the Dominoes. He is best known for his work with Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records, where his most notable song, "Carry Go Bring Come" recorded in late 1963, went to numbe… read more -
The Baba Brooks Band
13,536 listeners
Oswald Baba Brooks started his musical career as a trumpet player with the Eric Dean Orchestra in Jamaica in the 1950's. The Jamaican … read moreOswald Baba Brooks started his musical career as a trumpet player with the Eric Dean Orchestra in Jamaica in the 1950's. The Jamaican bands played mostly Folk, Afro, Jazz, they played at clubs, big hotels and sometimes on local radi… read moreOswald Baba Brooks started his musical career as a trumpet player with the Eric Dean Orchestra in Jamaica in the 1950's. The Jamaican bands played mostly Folk, Afro, Jazz, they played at clubs, big hotels and sometimes on local radio. This was an exciting scene at the time but began to die o… read more -
Freddie Notes & The Rudies
18,439 listeners
The Rudies were a reggaeband in the late 1960s, with core members Danny Smith and Freddie Notes. They also released material as The Tilerme… read moreThe Rudies were a reggaeband in the late 1960s, with core members Danny Smith and Freddie Notes. They also released material as The Tilermen and Des All Stars. Under the name "The Rudies", they issued covers of "Patches&qu… read moreThe Rudies were a reggaeband in the late 1960s, with core members Danny Smith and Freddie Notes. They also released material as The Tilermen and Des All Stars. Under the name "The Rudies", they issued covers of "Patches" by Clarence Carter and "Montego Bay" by Bobby … read more -
The Blues Busters
19,554 listeners
Lloyd Campbell and Phillip James. Began recording in the late 50's.The Blues Busters and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires represented Jam… read moreLloyd Campbell and Phillip James. Began recording in the late 50's.The Blues Busters and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires represented Jamaican music at the 1964 New York World Fair. View wikiLloyd Campbell and Phillip James. Began recording in the late 50's.The Blues Busters and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires represented Jamaican music at the 1964 New York World Fair. View wiki -
Folkes Brothers
8,274 listeners
The Folkes Brothers were a Jamaican mento group, composed of John, Mico, and Junior Folkes. Their 1960 single "Oh Carolina" was t… read moreThe Folkes Brothers were a Jamaican mento group, composed of John, Mico, and Junior Folkes. Their 1960 single "Oh Carolina" was the first hit song produced by Prince Buster and appeared on his Wild Bells label. Accompanied by … read moreThe Folkes Brothers were a Jamaican mento group, composed of John, Mico, and Junior Folkes. Their 1960 single "Oh Carolina" was the first hit song produced by Prince Buster and appeared on his Wild Bells label. Accompanied by Count Ossie's Nyabinghi drummers from the hills of Jama… read more -
Ansel Collins
33,023 listeners
Sometimes credited as ansell collins part of dave & ansell collins. A Jamaican keyboards player, Worked for producer Lee "Scrat… read moreSometimes credited as ansell collins part of dave & ansell collins. A Jamaican keyboards player, Worked for producer Lee "Scratch" Perry in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1960s. Collins also played with The Upsetters, Bla… read moreSometimes credited as ansell collins part of dave & ansell collins. A Jamaican keyboards player, Worked for producer Lee "Scratch" Perry in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1960s. Collins also played with The Upsetters, Black Uhuru, The Mighty Diamonds, Barrington Levy and Jimmy Cli… read more -
Rudy Mills
27,456 listeners
RUDY MILLS, was part of the DERRICK HARRIOTT stable of artists'his most famous title was JOHN JONES.circa 1969……massive hi… read moreRUDY MILLS, was part of the DERRICK HARRIOTT stable of artists'his most famous title was JOHN JONES.circa 1969……massive hit in the UK…..where everyone had a copy….should have charted,it came out later on Troj… read moreRUDY MILLS, was part of the DERRICK HARRIOTT stable of artists'his most famous title was JOHN JONES.circa 1969……massive hit in the UK…..where everyone had a copy….should have charted,it came out later on Trojans Tighten Up Vol2. Rudy was part of the ledgendary session… read more