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The Clarendonians
21,715 listeners
The Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 199… read moreThe Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 1990s and continued to perform until about 2013. Ernest Wilson (born: Fitzroy Ernest Wilson) and Pet… read moreThe Clarendonians was a ska and rocksteady vocal group from Jamaica, active initially from the mid- to late 1960s. They reformed in the 1990s and continued to perform until about 2013. Ernest Wilson (born: Fitzroy Ernest Wilson) and Peter Austin were still teenagers when they formed The Clarendo… read more -
Roy Richards
11,404 listeners
Studio One artist Roy Richards the 'Jamaican Stevie Wonder', born in 1941, has contributed much to the Jamaican music industry be… read moreStudio One artist Roy Richards the 'Jamaican Stevie Wonder', born in 1941, has contributed much to the Jamaican music industry being a multi-talented artist (despite being blind) who not only played the harmonica but was an acc… read moreStudio One artist Roy Richards the 'Jamaican Stevie Wonder', born in 1941, has contributed much to the Jamaican music industry being a multi-talented artist (despite being blind) who not only played the harmonica but was an accomplished singer and drummer. After getting his big break on… read more -
Eric "Monty" Morris
20,162 listeners
Eric Morris is a ska singer, considered to be one of the foundation artists of original ska. Morris was the original vocalist for The Skata… read moreEric Morris is a ska singer, considered to be one of the foundation artists of original ska. Morris was the original vocalist for The Skatalites. Eric "Monty" Morris is recognised in Jamaica, alongside Laurel Aitken and Derrick… read moreEric Morris is a ska singer, considered to be one of the foundation artists of original ska. Morris was the original vocalist for The Skatalites. Eric "Monty" Morris is recognised in Jamaica, alongside Laurel Aitken and Derrick Morgan as a primal ska performer. In 1961 he recorded a med… read more -
The Blues Busters
19,584 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 -
Lester Sterling
29,493 listeners
Lester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto s… read moreLester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto saxophone). He started his career as a trumpet player for Val Bennett's band in 1957 and was a… read moreLester Sterling (January 31, 1936) aka Lester "Ska" Sterling or Mr. Versatile) is a Jamaican trumpet and saxophone player (alto saxophone). He started his career as a trumpet player for Val Bennett's band in 1957 and was also a member of Byron Lee's Dragonaries (on trumpet). … read more -
Clue J and His Blues Blasters
1,275 listeners
Clue J and His Blues Blasters were a Jamaican band of the late 1950s and early 1960s led by Cluett Johnson, who were one of the first bands… read moreClue J and His Blues Blasters were a Jamaican band of the late 1950s and early 1960s led by Cluett Johnson, who were one of the first bands to play ska. Several of the band’s members went on to join The Skatalites. Formed in the late 195… read moreClue J and His Blues Blasters were a Jamaican band of the late 1950s and early 1960s led by Cluett Johnson, who were one of the first bands to play ska. Several of the band’s members went on to join The Skatalites. Formed in the late 1950s, the band was led by double bassist Cluett Johnson (aka C… read more -
King Stitt
29,483 listeners
King Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stit… read moreKing Stitt, born Winston Cooper or Winston Sparkes (1939-2012) was a Jamaican DJ. King Stitt was the oldest living Jamaican deejay. Sparkes was given the nickname Stitt as a boy and decided to use it as his stage name, becoming King Stitt when he was crowned 'king of the deejays'. He be… read more -
Baba Brooks
44,856 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