Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various : Rise Jamaica! (2xCD, Comp)
Various

Rise Jamaica!

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Rise Jamaica! celebrates Jamaica's most vibrant musical export—ska, the precursor to reggae and rocksteady. Ska emerged in late 1950s Jamaica as a fusion of American RandB, calypso, and local mento, characterized by its signature off-beat guitar skank and infectious, jumpy energy. This two-disc collection gathers essential tracks from ska's golden age, when the style dominated Jamaica before reggae took over. You'll hear raw horn sections, witty lyrics, and undeniable groove that made ska irresistible. The music feels alive and immediate, capturing Jamaican musicians experimenting and innovating at a furious pace. Perfect for understanding reggae's roots and discovering why ska's infectious energy remains captivating.

Item Details+
Genre Reggae
Style Ska
Media Mint (M)
Sleeve Mint (M)
Description Sealed product
Label Trojan Records
Year 2022
Country Europe
Format CD
Tracklist+

Jamaican Radio Hits Of '62

1-1. Rise Jamaica (Independence Time Is Here) 2:40

1-2. Miss Jamaica 2:28

1-3. My One Desire 2:38

1-4. Duck Soup 2:39

1-5. Gloria (Love) 2:20

1-6. My Happy Home 2:22

1-7. The Hop 2:33

1-8. Let's Go To The Party 2:59

1-9. Darling Patricia 2:54

1-10. Bewildered And Blue 2:41

1-11. Love Not To Brag 3:07

1-12. Love You The Most 2:35

1-13. Just Because 3:04

1-14. Prodigal Son 2:48

1-15. Be Still 2:48

1-16. Love Me Or Leave Me 2:24

1-17. Easter Bonnet 2:51

1-18. Nobody Else 3:00

1-19. Forward March 2:57

1-20. Good Morning 2:31

1-21. Twelve Minutes To Go 2:42

1-22. Hurricane Hattie 2:42

1-23. Midnight Track 2:28

1-24. Housewife's Choice 2:43

1-25. Independent Jamaica 2:50

The Duke's Dubplates '62

2-1. Chick Chick 2:51

2-2. Power (Take 2) 2:27

2-3. Baby Please Don't Go 2:44

2-4. Midnight Train (Take 1) 2:26

2-5. Feel So Fine (Take 1) 3:06

2-6. Neck Tie (Take 2) 3:02

2-7. Little Angel 2:20

2-8. Come Over Baby 2:43

2-9. Lollipop I'm In Love (Take 3) 2:57

2-10. Bye Bye Baby 2:56

2-11. As Teardrops Fall 2:51

2-12. Marianne (Take 1) 2:48

2-13. Mow Sen Wa 2:10

2-14. Herring Bone 2:53

2-15. Ben Johnson Day (Take 1) 2:20

2-16. At The Party (Take 3) 2:52

2-17. Double Six 2:44

2-18. Crazy Girl 2:33

2-19. Joy Bells (Take 3) 2:28

2-20. Honeycomb 3:03

2-21. This Is Love (Take 2) 2:51

2-22. Have Mercy Baby 2:26

2-23. Straight Home (I'm Going Home) 2:40

2-24. Woodchopper's Ball (Mellow Champagne) (Take 2) 2:56

2-25. I'm Gone 3:06

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