Israel Vibration

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Israel Vibration is a reggae harmony trio, originating from Kingston, Jamaica. Lascelle “Wiss” Bulgin, Albert “Apple Gabriel” Craig, and Cecil “Skeleton” Spence all overcame adversity in the form of childhood polio and went on to be one of the most successful roots groups to form in Jamaica in the late 1970s. The trio initially met at a rehabilitation center.

After going their separate ways, and each converting to the Rastafari movement, they reunited in Kingston and formed a vocal group. Funding for their first album came in the form of a grant from the Twelve Tribes of Israel branch of Rastafari after Hugh Booth, a member of the Twelve Tribes, had overheard the three men singing in a wooded area outside Kingston. Apple and Wiss were living in the area, which they had converted into a home.

Israel Vibration recorded three albums; “The Same Song”, “Unconquered People”, and “Why You So Craven” before temporarily disbanding in 1981 after recording sessions for the latter were left incomplete. The three men moved to the United States to seek professional health care and escape the growing Dancehall movement in Jamaica. In 1988, Gary “Dr. Dread” Himmelfarb, founder of RAS Records, urged the trio to reunite and record an album. Skelly, Apple, and Wiss were flown to Washington, D.C. to record a new album at Lion and Fox Recording Studios.

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jah_shokoko wrote:
October 2009

JAIL HOUSE ROCKIN.....JAIL HOUSE ROCKIN Peace & Love

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hexcrasher wrote:
October 2009

Brilliant.

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ostonhos wrote:
September 2009

olá israel , sou jose moreira vocalista da banda os tonhos o ultimo show que vcs fizeram aqui em salvador bahia brasil tiramos umas fotos com o guitarrista de vcs eu e minha esposa somos muito fã da banda israel

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I-tegrator wrote:
August 2009

Takin it cool and calm, and so we a gwaan...gwaan gwaan gwaan...

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Sanmare wrote:
July 2009

The power is blowing all over Creation And in Jah eyes our world is but one nation You have saved my life som many times, you have made me strong so many times, yes. From the very first time your reggae touched me, My heart said follow t'rough. I know now, that Jah Creation will return to the right line, A day-by-day struggle, but preparatory work feels fine. So don't think you can treat I-man like a puppet on a string, I know I have to stay in Jah light and avoid all dark things. Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb; I wanna know when you're gonna come - soon. I don't wanna work for your cause; Because you system dont bring awes; And your leaders will bend like straws. With the mark of the beast you have been burned And The Jah Christ has already returned. But you didn't recognize no, you never recognize and still calling yourself wise But you didn't recognize no, you never recognize and telling yourself more lies

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TomBatselier wrote:
July 2009

awesome live,good memorys :)

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eastbaythunder wrote:
July 2009

If you like this artist checkout! http://www.last.fm/music/NUSHUN

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eastbaythunder wrote:
July 2009

great band

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hi-leaves wrote:
June 2009

lion in the jungle (:·)

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jhcannabisman wrote:
May 2009

legalize jah...

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Pietro64 wrote:
April 2009

(Marijuana Liberation March in Poland!! Warsaw Palace of Culture 23 May start 3:00 pm!! ) Greetings!

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freejazz89 wrote:
April 2009

so cool :D i like it

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Tongman wrote:
March 2009

We ah di Rasta fi true. Number One fave Reggae group sweetie Irie inner revoultion.

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kingmaiden18 wrote:
March 2009

Going to see them with Culture this saturday in San Juan

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piero_u wrote:
March 2009

total mente positivo mi hermano..........

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fruitfulvale wrote:
February 2009

One of the best bands from Jamaica beautiful harmonies, cant choose between them and Culture who I love too

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kaczy_ wrote:
February 2009

i agree big respect for u <peace>

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xikka wrote:
February 2009

ae Galera , tai um som esperto , da hora e classe A, vale a pena baixar ... .. ''Em meio a riscos e desencontros eu ainda me arrisco a soltar um canto... Ja to ligado ki num vale um conto, mas as vezes encanto e mesmo quieto em meu canto...'' Processando beats & rimas , representando Minas!: O EREMITA: http://eremitaroots.blogspot.com/ ( DESCARGA) OU aki no LAST : http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/O+Eremita JAH BLESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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meatball_socks wrote:
February 2009

Major respect and love to these guys. Phenomenal.

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jimigr wrote:
February 2009

RESPECT......

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