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Mike Brooks
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Mike Brooks aka Mikey Brooks, Prince Michael (born Edmund Brooks, 1953, Westmoreland, Jamaica) is a reggae singer whose career stretches ba… read moreMike Brooks aka Mikey Brooks, Prince Michael (born Edmund Brooks, 1953, Westmoreland, Jamaica) is a reggae singer whose career stretches back to the early 1970s. Brooks performed regularly at the 'Idler's Rest' on Chancery… read moreMike Brooks aka Mikey Brooks, Prince Michael (born Edmund Brooks, 1953, Westmoreland, Jamaica) is a reggae singer whose career stretches back to the early 1970s. Brooks performed regularly at the 'Idler's Rest' on Chancery Lane in Kingston, and landed a job at Channel One Studios b… read more -
Jah Lloyd
6,817 listeners
Jah Lloyd, aka Jah Lion, The Black Lion of Judah (born Pat Francis, c.1950, Kingston, Jamaica, died 2 June, 1999) is a reggae singer, deeja… read moreJah Lloyd, aka Jah Lion, The Black Lion of Judah (born Pat Francis, c.1950, Kingston, Jamaica, died 2 June, 1999) is a reggae singer, deejay and producer. Francis began his career in the mid 1960s as a singer in The Mediators along with … read moreJah Lloyd, aka Jah Lion, The Black Lion of Judah (born Pat Francis, c.1950, Kingston, Jamaica, died 2 June, 1999) is a reggae singer, deejay and producer. Francis began his career in the mid 1960s as a singer in The Mediators along with Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson, and worked as a solo sing… read more -
Prince Lincoln & The Royal Rasses
2,551 listeners
Prince Lincoln Thompson, known as Sax, was a Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter with the reggae band the Royal Rasses, and a member o… read morePrince Lincoln Thompson, known as Sax, was a Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter with the reggae band the Royal Rasses, and a member of the Rastafari movement. He was born June 18, 1949 in Jonestown, next to Trenchtown, both parts o… read morePrince Lincoln Thompson, known as Sax, was a Jamaican singer, musician and songwriter with the reggae band the Royal Rasses, and a member of the Rastafari movement. He was born June 18, 1949 in Jonestown, next to Trenchtown, both parts of the slummy shanty town in the poor west side of inner King… read more -
Winston Jarrett
9,929 listeners
Winston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early … read moreWinston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early 60’s through the vibrant periods of rock steady and reggae. Not content to merely watch this music… read moreWinston “Flames” Jarrett, one of reggae music’s true pioneers, has witnessed Jamaica’s music transform from the ska explosion of the early 60’s through the vibrant periods of rock steady and reggae. Not content to merely watch this musical revolution, Jarrett proceeded to form one of Jamaica’s mo… read more -
Earth & Stone
7,439 listeners
In the last half century the rapid development of Jamaican music has been subject to many different forces - social, political, cultural, a… read moreIn the last half century the rapid development of Jamaican music has been subject to many different forces - social, political, cultural, and political, cultural and musical. Of all these influences that of American popular music has bee… read moreIn the last half century the rapid development of Jamaican music has been subject to many different forces - social, political, cultural, and political, cultural and musical. Of all these influences that of American popular music has been one of the most signifigant. And so the sway of American p… read more -
Anthony Johnson
23,095 listeners
Anthony Johnson is a Jamaican reggae singer who is known for the 1980s hit song "Every Day is a Gunshot". Anthony is well known i… read moreAnthony Johnson is a Jamaican reggae singer who is known for the 1980s hit song "Every Day is a Gunshot". Anthony is well known in Jamaica and on the European reggae circuit. He lives in the UK, but he does shows in France, Ger… read moreAnthony Johnson is a Jamaican reggae singer who is known for the 1980s hit song "Every Day is a Gunshot". Anthony is well known in Jamaica and on the European reggae circuit. He lives in the UK, but he does shows in France, Germany, Slovenia and Italy. He has a large discography. Roy An… read more -
Jimmy Riley
20,815 listeners
Martin James Norman Riley (22 May 1954 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer who in addition to recording so… read moreMartin James Norman Riley (22 May 1954 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer who in addition to recording solo was also a member of The Sensations and The Uniques and was the father of Tarrus Riley. Jimmy R… read moreMartin James Norman Riley (22 May 1954 – 23 March 2016), better known as Jimmy Riley, was a Jamaican singer who in addition to recording solo was also a member of The Sensations and The Uniques and was the father of Tarrus Riley. Jimmy Riley born in Jonestown, Kingston, Jamaica grew up in the cit… read more -
Enos McLeod
2,120 listeners
Biography McLeod was born in 1946 in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, and before his career in music he trained as a cabinet-maker and a boxe… read moreBiography McLeod was born in 1946 in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, and before his career in music he trained as a cabinet-maker and a boxer. His debut release was "Mackie", which was produced by Sid Bucknor, who at the time wa… read moreBiography McLeod was born in 1946 in Trenchtown, Kingston, Jamaica, and before his career in music he trained as a cabinet-maker and a boxer. His debut release was "Mackie", which was produced by Sid Bucknor, who at the time was the resident engineer at Studio One. Under Bucknor's … read more -
Reggae Regular
4,643 listeners
Formerly called The Regulars, check out the albums released under this name. http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/157 REGGAE REGULAR WAS FO… read moreFormerly called The Regulars, check out the albums released under this name. http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/157 REGGAE REGULAR WAS FORMED IN SOUTH LONDON 1977. THE BAND INITIALLY WAS UNNAMED FOR A WHILE,BUT INFLUENCED AND INSPIRED … read moreFormerly called The Regulars, check out the albums released under this name. http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/157 REGGAE REGULAR WAS FORMED IN SOUTH LONDON 1977. THE BAND INITIALLY WAS UNNAMED FOR A WHILE,BUT INFLUENCED AND INSPIRED BY THE RHYTHYMS WHICH WERE EMINATING FROM JAMACIA AT THE TIM… read more