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Kiddus I
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Kiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, b… read moreKiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been heard of him since the early '80s. Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954,… read moreKiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been heard of him since the early '80s. Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954, Kiddus (which) means "Blessed One " in Amharic) o… read more
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The Maytones
29,460 listeners
The Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which … read moreThe Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which inspired the group's name. After recording two rocksteady tracks for Studio One which were no… read moreThe Maytones formed in the late 1960s, and comprised Vernon Buckley and Gladstone Grant, both of whom lived in May Pen in Clarendon, which inspired the group's name. After recording two rocksteady tracks for Studio One which were not released, they recorded much of their early material for A… read more
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Winston Jarrett
9,814 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
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Ronnie Davis
27,210 listeners
Ronnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis … read moreRonnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis & Idren. He lately performed as a solo artist. Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland Parish, Ja… read moreRonnie Davis (1950 – January 25, 2017) was a Jamaican reggae singer who was a member of The Tennors, The Itals, and the group Ronnie Davis & Idren. He lately performed as a solo artist. Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, Davis started his singing career by entering local ta… read more
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U Roy
52,442 listeners
U Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for … read moreU Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for the Doctor Dickies set, later known as Dickies Dynamic, in such well-known Jamaican venues as Vict… read moreU Roy AKA Ewart Beckford, Hugh Roy. Born in 1942, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. began as a sound system DJ in 1961, spinning records for the Doctor Dickies set, later known as Dickies Dynamic, in such well-known Jamaican venues as Victoria Pier, Foresters Hall and Emmett Park. His inspiration w… read more
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The Itals
43,457 listeners
The Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin "Keith" Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis ( a member o… read moreThe Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin "Keith" Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis ( a member of The Tennors), all of whom had previously also recorded as solo artists. All three had worked tog… read moreThe Itals are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in 1976 by Alvin "Keith" Porter, Lloyd Ricketts, and Ronnie Davis ( a member of The Tennors), all of whom had previously also recorded as solo artists. All three had worked together in the late 1960s in The Westmorelites. The group reco… read more
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U Brown
27,302 listeners
Huford Brown aka U Brown is a reggae DJ born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1956. He discovered Jamaican music by visiting local bars near the Treasure Isle studio with his father. He began mixing at the age of 15 for Philip Monroe at Sound Of Music. He became well known from his early hits such as … read more
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Barrington Spence
4,542 listeners
Jamaican reggae singer who rose to prominence in the mid seventies with a string of hit singles for producers Prince Tony and Bunny Lee - &… read moreJamaican reggae singer who rose to prominence in the mid seventies with a string of hit singles for producers Prince Tony and Bunny Lee - 'Jah Jah Train' (which became Big Youth's 'Train To Rhodesia'), 'Darl… read moreJamaican reggae singer who rose to prominence in the mid seventies with a string of hit singles for producers Prince Tony and Bunny Lee - 'Jah Jah Train' (which became Big Youth's 'Train To Rhodesia'), 'Darling Dry Your Eyes' and 'Let Locks Grow' among… read more
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Winston Francis
19,003 listeners
Winston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wikiWinston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wikiWinston Francis,a beautiful balladeer,worked almost entirely with the producer Linden Pottinger during the late 50s and 60s. View wiki
