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Augustus Pablo
356,389 listeners
Horace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record … read moreHorace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record producer and keyboardist, active from the 1970s onwards. He was perhaps the first person to use th… read moreHorace Swaby (June 21, 1954 – May 18, 1999), better known as Augustus Pablo, the melodica king, was a Jamaican roots reggae and dub record producer and keyboardist, active from the 1970s onwards. He was perhaps the first person to use the melodica as a viable musical instrument. He was born in St… read more -
Freddie McKay
25,078 listeners
Freddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer. McKay, born in Saint Catherin… read moreFreddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer. McKay, born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay fi… read moreFreddie McKay (sometimes Freddy McKay) (1947 – 19 November 1986) was a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae singer. McKay, born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, is regarded as one of the most soulful singers to come out of Jamaica. McKay first recorded for producer Prince Buster in 1967, his first h… read more -
Max Romeo
503,098 listeners
Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith, 22 November 1947, St. D'Acre, St. Ann, Jamaica), is a reggae and roots reggae recording arti… read moreMax Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith, 22 November 1947, St. D'Acre, St. Ann, Jamaica), is a reggae and roots reggae recording artist who has achieved chart success in his home country, and in the UK. The singer who put the rude … read moreMax Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith, 22 November 1947, St. D'Acre, St. Ann, Jamaica), is a reggae and roots reggae recording artist who has achieved chart success in his home country, and in the UK. The singer who put the rude in rude boy, Max Romeo was responsible for launching an enti… read more -
U-Roy
140,020 listeners
U-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. … read moreU-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica. U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing … read moreU-Roy (born Ewart Beckford September 21, 1942 - died February 17, 2021) was a Jamaican musician also known as The Originator and Hugh Roy. He was born in Jones Town, Jamaica. U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing at various sound systems, eventually working with King Tubby… read more -
Linval Thompson
186,583 listeners
Linval Thompson is a reggae and dub artist and producer. He started life writing his own music and was recognised to have great talent not only with songwriting but also singing. He worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ar… read moreLinval Thompson is a reggae and dub artist and producer. He started life writing his own music and was recognised to have great talent not only with songwriting but also singing. He worked at Lee "Scratch" Perry's Black Ark studios and contributed to The Upsetters classic "Kun… read more -
The Congos
231,430 listeners
The Congos are a reggae vocal group from Jamaica which formed as a duo with Ashanti Roy (tenor) (b. Roydel Johnson, 1947, Hanover, Jamaica)… read moreThe Congos are a reggae vocal group from Jamaica which formed as a duo with Ashanti Roy (tenor) (b. Roydel Johnson, 1947, Hanover, Jamaica) and Cedric Myton (falsetto) (b. 1947, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica), later becoming a trio wit… read moreThe Congos are a reggae vocal group from Jamaica which formed as a duo with Ashanti Roy (tenor) (b. Roydel Johnson, 1947, Hanover, Jamaica) and Cedric Myton (falsetto) (b. 1947, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica), later becoming a trio with the addition of Watty Burnett (baritone) (b. early 1950s, … read more -
I-Roy
93,761 listeners
Roy Samuel Reid (June 28, 1944-November 27, 1999, born in St. Thomas, Jamaica) - better known as I-Roy - was a Jamaican deejay who had a ve… read moreRoy Samuel Reid (June 28, 1944-November 27, 1999, born in St. Thomas, Jamaica) - better known as I-Roy - was a Jamaican deejay who had a very prolific career during the '70s. Deriving his name and to some extent his style from U-Roy, Reid was also heavily influenced in his early career by De… read more -
Desmond Dekker
453,872 listeners
Desmond Dekker (born in Kingston, Jamaica on 16 July 1941 - deceased 25 May 2006), was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Tog… read moreDesmond Dekker (born in Kingston, Jamaica on 16 July 1941 - deceased 25 May 2006), was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Together with his backing group, The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), … read moreDesmond Dekker (born in Kingston, Jamaica on 16 July 1941 - deceased 25 May 2006), was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Together with his backing group, The Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had the first international Jamaican hit, Israelites. Oth… read more -
Barry Brown
85,549 listeners
Barry Brown (c.1962, Jamaica - May 28, 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, initially coming to prominence in the 1970's with his work … read moreBarry Brown (c.1962, Jamaica - May 28, 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, initially coming to prominence in the 1970's with his work with Bunny Lee, but remaining popular throughout his career. He died in a recording studio. Barry … read moreBarry Brown (c.1962, Jamaica - May 28, 2004) was a Jamaican reggae singer, initially coming to prominence in the 1970's with his work with Bunny Lee, but remaining popular throughout his career. He died in a recording studio. Barry Brown was one of a number of singers to find success in the … read more -
Clancy Eccles
62,738 listeners
Clancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, so… read moreClancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early reggae … read moreClancy Eccles (9 December 1940, Dean Pen, St. Mary, Jamaica – 30 June 2005, Spanish Town, Jamaica) was a Jamaican ska and reggae singer, songwriter, arranger, promoter, record producer and talent scout. Known mostly for his early reggae works, he brought a political dimension to this music. His h… read more