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Big Youth
167,960 listeners
Manley Augustus Buchanan (⋆ 19 April 1949 in Kingston, Jamaica), is a Jamaican DJ (reggae toasting and early singjay). Big Youth started toasting for a sound system in 1970. Inspired by the first toaster who was successfully recorded and released – U-Roy – Big Youth developed his own, unique styl… read more -
Nicky Thomas
62,983 listeners
Nicky Thomas (born Cecil Nicholas Thomas, 30 May 1949, Portland, Jamaica, died 1990) was a reggae singer who enjoyed considerable chart suc… read moreNicky Thomas (born Cecil Nicholas Thomas, 30 May 1949, Portland, Jamaica, died 1990) was a reggae singer who enjoyed considerable chart success in the 1970s. After working as a labourer along with future members of The Gladiators, Thomas… read moreNicky Thomas (born Cecil Nicholas Thomas, 30 May 1949, Portland, Jamaica, died 1990) was a reggae singer who enjoyed considerable chart success in the 1970s. After working as a labourer along with future members of The Gladiators, Thomas's break came with "Run Mr. Nigel Run", produ… read more -
Keith & Tex
40,684 listeners
The duo Texas Dixon (b. 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) and Keith Rowe (b. 22 October 1950, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) recorded … read moreThe duo Texas Dixon (b. 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) and Keith Rowe (b. 22 October 1950, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) recorded for Derrick Harriott in the late 60s. Rowe recorded solo and then emigrated to USA, while Dixon mo… read moreThe duo Texas Dixon (b. 1948, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) and Keith Rowe (b. 22 October 1950, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies) recorded for Derrick Harriott in the late 60s. Rowe recorded solo and then emigrated to USA, while Dixon moved to Canada. * Don't Look Back, 1968 * Let … read more -
Owen Gray
59,588 listeners
Owen Gray also known as Owen Grey (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's 'Foundation' singers whose work spans the … read moreOwen Gray also known as Owen Grey (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's 'Foundation' singers whose work spans the R&B, ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras of Jamaican music, and he has been credited as Jamaica… read moreOwen Gray also known as Owen Grey (born 5 July 1939, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica's 'Foundation' singers whose work spans the R&B, ska, rocksteady, and reggae eras of Jamaican music, and he has been credited as Jamaica's first home-grown singing star. Gray won his first tale… read more -
The Upsetters
318,142 listeners
There are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae produc… read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing … read moreThere are at least four bands with the name The Upsetters: 1) The Upsetters was the name given to the house band for Jamaican reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry. 2) The Upsetters was the name of Little Richard's backing band playing R&B and rock 'n' roll during the … read more -
Bruce Ruffin
30,966 listeners
Bruce Ruffin is a reggae singer and songwriter famous for his gentle, sweet voice. Ruffin was born Bernardo Constantine Balderamus in Febr… read moreBruce Ruffin is a reggae singer and songwriter famous for his gentle, sweet voice. Ruffin was born Bernardo Constantine Balderamus in February 1952. He first sang with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires then joined the Techniques, one of the… read moreBruce Ruffin is a reggae singer and songwriter famous for his gentle, sweet voice. Ruffin was born Bernardo Constantine Balderamus in February 1952. He first sang with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires then joined the Techniques, one of the more successful rocksteady vocal groups of the late '6… read more -
Gregory Isaacs
565,372 listeners
Gregory Anthony Isaacs ⋆ 15 July 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica ⋆ 25 Oct 2010 in London UK ⋆ was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded a… read moreGregory Anthony Isaacs ⋆ 15 July 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica ⋆ 25 Oct 2010 in London UK ⋆ was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded an enormous amount of songs in the genres (regular) reggae, lovers rock, roots reggae. His nickname… read moreGregory Anthony Isaacs ⋆ 15 July 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica ⋆ 25 Oct 2010 in London UK ⋆ was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded an enormous amount of songs in the genres (regular) reggae, lovers rock, roots reggae. His nickname was the Cool Ruler. By the late 1970s, Isaacs was one of th… read more -
Symarip
106,670 listeners
Symarip, formerly the Pyramids and Seven Letters, were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating towards the end of the 19… read moreSymarip, formerly the Pyramids and Seven Letters, were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating towards the end of the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Such hits included "Skinhead Moonstomp", "Skinhead Gi… read moreSymarip, formerly the Pyramids and Seven Letters, were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom, originating towards the end of the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Such hits included "Skinhead Moonstomp", "Skinhead Girl", and "Skinhead Jamboree." Consisting of m… read more -
Max Romeo & The Upsetters
73,383 listeners
Famous collaboration of Jamaican reggae musician Max Romeo and Lee "Scratch" Perry's legendary backing band, The Upsetters, … read moreFamous collaboration of Jamaican reggae musician Max Romeo and Lee "Scratch" Perry's legendary backing band, The Upsetters, notably on the legendary 1976 album, War Ina Babylon. View wikiFamous collaboration of Jamaican reggae musician Max Romeo and Lee "Scratch" Perry's legendary backing band, The Upsetters, notably on the legendary 1976 album, War Ina Babylon. View wiki