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The Skatalites
346,394 listeners
The Skatalites are a Jamaican music group that played a major role in popularising ska, the first truly Jamaican music created by fusing boogie-woogie blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, mento, calypso, and African rhythms. They recorded many… read moreThe Skatalites are a Jamaican music group that played a major role in popularising ska, the first truly Jamaican music created by fusing boogie-woogie blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, mento, calypso, and African rhythms. They recorded many of their best known songs, including Guns of Navarone, in t… read more -
10 Ft. Ganja Plant
190,724 listeners
10 Ft. Ganja Plant albums never offer musician credits, but the group's identity is no secret: This is a side project by members of John Brown's Body, one of the finest roots reggae bands in America. Usually side projects repre… read more10 Ft. Ganja Plant albums never offer musician credits, but the group's identity is no secret: This is a side project by members of John Brown's Body, one of the finest roots reggae bands in America. Usually side projects represent something of a stylistic departure, but in the case of … read more -
Groundation
330,269 listeners
1. Groundation is a Fusion-Reggae band based in Sonoma County, California. It was established in 1998 by Harrison Stafford, Ryan Newman and… read more1. Groundation is a Fusion-Reggae band based in Sonoma County, California. It was established in 1998 by Harrison Stafford, Ryan Newman and Marcus Urani upon their meeting at the Jazz program at Sonoma State University. Groundation'… read more1. Groundation is a Fusion-Reggae band based in Sonoma County, California. It was established in 1998 by Harrison Stafford, Ryan Newman and Marcus Urani upon their meeting at the Jazz program at Sonoma State University. Groundation's music incorporates the lyrical struggle of Roots Reggae, … read more -
Althea & Donna
183,809 listeners
The young singers Althea Forrest (17) and Donna Reid (18) produced a surprise one-off hit with their "Uptown Top Ranking". It was… read moreThe young singers Althea Forrest (17) and Donna Reid (18) produced a surprise one-off hit with their "Uptown Top Ranking". It was produced by Joe Gibbs based on the instrumental accompanimen of the Alton Ellis' 1967 song &… read moreThe young singers Althea Forrest (17) and Donna Reid (18) produced a surprise one-off hit with their "Uptown Top Ranking". It was produced by Joe Gibbs based on the instrumental accompanimen of the Alton Ellis' 1967 song "I'm Still in Love", which had already been po… read more -
Nitty Gritty
22,490 listeners
Nitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alson… read moreNitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alsongside General Echo and Madoo for the Stereophonic sound system. However, he didn't become a … read moreNitty Gritty was one of dancehall reggae's top singers in the 1980s. One of his earliest stageshow performances occured in 1979 alsongside General Echo and Madoo for the Stereophonic sound system. However, he didn't become a star until 1983-84, perfoming mostly for Sugar Minott's… read more -
Willie Williams
59,259 listeners
Willie, or Willi as he prefers to be called, is most famous for singing a song called Armagideon Time on the classic reggae riddim called &… read moreWillie, or Willi as he prefers to be called, is most famous for singing a song called Armagideon Time on the classic reggae riddim called "Real Rock" for reggae uberlabel Studio One. A huge hit in Jamaica and the rest of the wo… read moreWillie, or Willi as he prefers to be called, is most famous for singing a song called Armagideon Time on the classic reggae riddim called "Real Rock" for reggae uberlabel Studio One. A huge hit in Jamaica and the rest of the world, it was covered by the Clash, and has remained popular, … read more -
Tiger
29,173 listeners
There have been multiple acts named Tiger, including a late 80s/early 90s reggae dancehall DJ, a 90s indie/Britpop band, a hardcore punk ba… read moreThere have been multiple acts named Tiger, including a late 80s/early 90s reggae dancehall DJ, a 90s indie/Britpop band, a hardcore punk band, a Japanese female vocalist and a Trinidadian calypso singer popular in the 1930s. Tiger was a … read moreThere have been multiple acts named Tiger, including a late 80s/early 90s reggae dancehall DJ, a 90s indie/Britpop band, a hardcore punk band, a Japanese female vocalist and a Trinidadian calypso singer popular in the 1930s. Tiger was a very competent UK blues/rock outfit put together by guitaris… read more -
Michael Palmer
16,946 listeners
This lastfm page has tracks by two different artists, both with the name Michael Palmer 1, Michael Palmer a London based film & televis… read moreThis lastfm page has tracks by two different artists, both with the name Michael Palmer 1, Michael Palmer a London based film & television composer/artist 2, Michael Palmer, a Jamaican dancehall / reggare artist of the 1980's ( … read moreThis lastfm page has tracks by two different artists, both with the name Michael Palmer 1, Michael Palmer a London based film & television composer/artist 2, Michael Palmer, a Jamaican dancehall / reggare artist of the 1980's ( see below) A household name in the early and mid 80's d… read more -
Black Slate
22,504 listeners
Black Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla. They backed several Jamaican singers, including De… read moreBlack Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla. They backed several Jamaican singers, including Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe on their UK appearances, and had their first reggae-chart hit themselve… read moreBlack Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla. They backed several Jamaican singers, including Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe on their UK appearances, and had their first reggae-chart hit themselves in 1976, with the anti-mugging song "Sticks Man"… read more -
Linton Kwesi Johnson
150,715 listeners
Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ) (born 24 August 1952, in Chapelton, Jamaica) is a British-based Dub poet. He became only the second living poet to be published in the Penguin series. His poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican Creole over dub-reggae, usually written in collabor… read more