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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 -
Chaka Demus & Pliers
292,639 listeners
Chaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (Pliers) active together since 1992: one of the most su… read moreChaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (Pliers) active together since 1992: one of the most successful acts in Jamaican music; the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the … read moreChaka Demus & Pliers are Jamaicans John Taylor (Chaka Demus) and Everton Bonner (Pliers) active together since 1992: one of the most successful acts in Jamaican music; the first Jamaican act to place three consecutive singles in the top five of the British music charts. Both Chaka Demus and … read more -
Beenie Man
424,817 listeners
Anthony Moses Davis (born August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), better known by the stage name Beenie Man, is a well established reggae ar… read moreAnthony Moses Davis (born August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), better known by the stage name Beenie Man, is a well established reggae artist and DJ. He was involved in the music industry from a young age when he won the Tastee Talent … read moreAnthony Moses Davis (born August 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica), better known by the stage name Beenie Man, is a well established reggae artist and DJ. He was involved in the music industry from a young age when he won the Tastee Talent contest in 1981. Only one year later, when he was eight year… read more -
Freddie McGregor
172,298 listeners
Freddie McGregor was born on June 27, 1956 in Clarendon, Jamaica. He is a singer, musician and producer. McGregor's career began at th… read moreFreddie McGregor was born on June 27, 1956 in Clarendon, Jamaica. He is a singer, musician and producer. McGregor's career began at the age of seven. In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, a… read moreFreddie McGregor was born on June 27, 1956 in Clarendon, Jamaica. He is a singer, musician and producer. McGregor's career began at the age of seven. In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, and began to record for the legendary Studio One label. Fredd… read more -
The Heptones
253,652 listeners
Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon ch… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at th… read moreLeroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewelyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica but they soon changed their name to "The Heptones". They recorded for the major Jamaican producers at the time, including Coxsone Dodd of Studio One fame. The Hepto… read more -
The Mighty Diamonds
166,448 listeners
The reggae vocalist trio formed 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica by lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and Fitzroy "Bunny" Sim… read moreThe reggae vocalist trio formed 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica by lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They had major success 1976 with the hit Right Time. Th… read moreThe reggae vocalist trio formed 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica by lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They had major success 1976 with the hit Right Time. The trio continued to produce hits in later years, e.g. the cl… read more -
Twinkle Brothers
64,142 listeners
The Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawn… read moreThe Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny. Twinkle Brothers are a high quality harmony group from the glory days of reggae vocal ensemble… read moreThe Twinkle Brothers, born Norman and Ralston Grant, hail from the north coast of Jamaica in the ghettos of Falmouth, the Parish of Trelawny. Twinkle Brothers are a high quality harmony group from the glory days of reggae vocal ensembles. They craft classic songs that stick to praising Rasta, sp… read more -
Black Uhuru
482,674 listeners
Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae band probably best known for their hits "Shine Eye Gal", "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner… read moreBlack Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae band probably best known for their hits "Shine Eye Gal", "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Sinsemilla," "Solidarity," and "What Is Life?". They were t… read moreBlack Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae band probably best known for their hits "Shine Eye Gal", "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "Sinsemilla," "Solidarity," and "What Is Life?". They were the first group to win a Grammy in the reggae category when i… read more -
Sylford Walker
31,507 listeners
Sylford Walker was a roots reggae artist that recorded songs with Glen Brown in the 70's. His songs saw their first album issue in 198… read moreSylford Walker was a roots reggae artist that recorded songs with Glen Brown in the 70's. His songs saw their first album issue in 1989. Sadly they failed to sell enough and remaining stocks were sold off as cut-outs. View wikiSylford Walker was a roots reggae artist that recorded songs with Glen Brown in the 70's. His songs saw their first album issue in 1989. Sadly they failed to sell enough and remaining stocks were sold off as cut-outs. View wiki