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On this very day in 1936 a true visionary was born. Happy Birthday Lee "Scratch" Perry 🎂

On this very day in 1936 a true visionary was born. Happy Birthday Lee "Scratch" Perry 🎂

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On this day in 1969, reggae classic "Liquidator" broke into the UK charts. Just a year into his career, Harry J struck gold with the track, which climbed into the top 10 and secured a top spot at number 5.

On this day in 1969, reggae classic "Liquidator" broke into the UK charts. Just a year into his career, Harry J struck gold with the track, which climbed into the top 10 and secured a top spot at number 5.

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On this very day 55 years ago, Harry J's 'Liquidator' entered into the top 10 singles charts, cementing its place in music history.

On this very day 55 years ago, Harry J's 'Liquidator' entered into the top 10 singles charts, cementing its place in music history.

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In 1967, ‘007’ by Desmond Dekker & the Aces became one of the first Jamaican hits to crack the UK charts. A promo video was rushed out, shot by Perry Henzell in Kingston, and aired on Top of the Pops - marking one of Jamaica’s first music films made for a global audience.

In 1967, ‘007’ by Desmond Dekker & the Aces became one of the first Jamaican hits to crack the UK charts. A promo video was rushed out, shot by Perry Henzell in Kingston, and aired on Top of the Pops - marking one of Jamaica’s first music films made for a global audience.

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Released in 1969, Harry J All Stars’ “Liquidator” became an international breakthrough, climbing to No. 5 in the UK charts and earning its place as one of reggae’s most enduring instrumentals. Do you remember the first time you heard “Liquidator”?

Released in 1969, Harry J All Stars’ “Liquidator” became an international breakthrough, climbing to No. 5 in the UK charts and earning its place as one of reggae’s most enduring instrumentals. Do you remember the first time you heard “Liquidator”?

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On this day in 1962, Jamaica gained independence after 300 years of British colonial rule. A very special date in history. 🇯🇲

On this day in 1962, Jamaica gained independence after 300 years of British colonial rule. A very special date in history. 🇯🇲

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Today we are re-watching one of the earliest promotional music films ever to be created in Jamaica for a global audience feauturing Desmond & the Aces to celebrate what would have been Dekker's 83rd birthday.

Today we are re-watching one of the earliest promotional music films ever to be created in Jamaica for a global audience feauturing Desmond & the Aces to celebrate what would have been Dekker's 83rd birthday.

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We're spotlighting The Skatalites as our Artists of the Week! Listen to all of their top hits here

We're spotlighting The Skatalites as our Artists of the Week! Listen to all of their top hits here

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The iconic "Double Barrel" by Ansel Collins entered the charts on this day in 1971, and made it to the no.1 spot. Give it a spin today:

The iconic "Double Barrel" by Ansel Collins entered the charts on this day in 1971, and made it to the no.1 spot. Give it a spin today:

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One of Jamaica’s most celebrated vocal groups, The Pioneers first rose to fame in the early ’60s before making waves across the European pop charts at the close of the decade and into the ’70s. 🎶 Listen here:

One of Jamaica’s most celebrated vocal groups, The Pioneers first rose to fame in the early ’60s before making waves across the European pop charts at the close of the decade and into the ’70s. 🎶 Listen here:

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Phyllis Dillon's fantastic Rock Steady version of "Perfidia", recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records in 1967.

Phyllis Dillon's fantastic Rock Steady version of "Perfidia", recorded for Duke Reid's Treasure Isle Records in 1967.

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After taking The Paragons to new heights in the late 60s, John Holt went on to become one of Jamaica’s most popular performers, scoring a host of hits - including the international breakthrough ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ a global hit in 1975, peaking at #6 in the UK.

After taking The Paragons to new heights in the late 60s, John Holt went on to become one of Jamaica’s most popular performers, scoring a host of hits - including the international breakthrough ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ a global hit in 1975, peaking at #6 in the UK.

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The Maytals’ 1969 hit 'Pressure Drop' became a major success in Jamaica, showcasing the powerhouse vocals and songwriting of Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, alongside Henry ‘Raleigh’ Gordon and Nathaniel ‘Jerry’ Matthias.

The Maytals’ 1969 hit 'Pressure Drop' became a major success in Jamaica, showcasing the powerhouse vocals and songwriting of Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert, alongside Henry ‘Raleigh’ Gordon and Nathaniel ‘Jerry’ Matthias.

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Celebrating the life and legacy of Desmond Dekker -Jamaica’s original ska icon, on what would have been his 84th birthday 🧡

Celebrating the life and legacy of Desmond Dekker -Jamaica’s original ska icon, on what would have been his 84th birthday 🧡

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Sonia Pottinger, a former accountant turned producer, was behind many reggae hits, working with acts like Ken Boothe, The Melodians and The Gaylads. As part of Black History Month, we celebrate her pivotal 20-year career (1965-1985) and lasting impact on Jamaican music. #BHM

Sonia Pottinger, a former accountant turned producer, was behind many reggae hits, working with acts like Ken Boothe, The Melodians and The Gaylads. As part of Black History Month, we celebrate her pivotal 20-year career (1965-1985) and lasting impact on Jamaican music. #BHM

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To celebrate #ReggaeMonth Trojan Records has commissioned a brand new, short video to highlight the history of reggae music, a genre that has had a profound impact on modern music of today. We salute 🇯🇲 whynow Full vid -

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Harder than The Rock – the beautiful film about Britain’s first reggae band – The Cimarons is now available to watch on Sky Arts (UK) and if you’re outside of the UK you can rent it here for a limited time only -

Harder than The Rock – the beautiful film about Britain’s first reggae band – The Cimarons is now available to watch on Sky Arts (UK) and if you’re outside of the UK you can rent it here for a limited time only -

10,717 просмотров • 1 год назад