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Alton Ellis
251,253 listeners
Alton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who … read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded… read moreAlton Nehemiah Ellis OD (1 September 1938 – 10 October 2008) was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. One of the innovators of rocksteady who was given the informal title "Godfather of Rocksteady". In 2004, Alton Ellis was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in reco… read more -
Barrington Levy
513,878 listeners
Barrington Ainsworth Levy (born 30 April 1964) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, as a youngster, Barrington Levy formed the Mighty Multitude with his cousin Everton Dacres. They started off playing the sound systems and cut their first single, “My Black Girl,” … read more -
Max Romeo & The Upsetters
73,344 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 -
Groundation
330,461 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 -
The Congos
231,131 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 -
Don Carlos
259,943 listeners
There are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and c… read moreThere are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer 1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as… read moreThere are at least two artists using the name Don Carlos: 1) Italian deep house producer and DJ Carlo Troja 2) Jamaican reggae singer and composer 1) Carlo Troja aka Don Carlos hails from Varese, in the North of Italy, and is active as a DJ from the late 70's. He debuted as a producer tow… read more -
Ini Kamoze
511,717 listeners
Ini Kamoze (born 9 October 1957 in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica) is one of the few raggamuffin performers to have been successful both in… read moreIni Kamoze (born 9 October 1957 in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica) is one of the few raggamuffin performers to have been successful both in roots reggae and the modern style. By 1988, however, Ini Kamoze had effectively disappeared from… read moreIni Kamoze (born 9 October 1957 in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica) is one of the few raggamuffin performers to have been successful both in roots reggae and the modern style. By 1988, however, Ini Kamoze had effectively disappeared from the music scene following lukewarm reactions to his intermi… read more -
Bob Andy
92,430 listeners
Bob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regard… read moreBob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regarded as one of reggae's most influential songwriters. As well as solo recordings, he was a foun… read moreBob Andy CD (born Keith Anderson in Kingston, Jamaica, on 28 October 1944; died 27 March 2020) was a Jamaican reggae musician widely regarded as one of reggae's most influential songwriters. As well as solo recordings, he was a founding member of The Paragons and was in Bob & Marcia. He … read more -
The Upsetters
317,688 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 -
U-Roy
139,713 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