Released 1999
En español
Laurel AitkenReview of Laurel Aitken-En español – En español
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often hailed as the "Godfather of Ska," released the album "En español" in 1993. This a…
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Released 2001
Jamboree
Laurel AitkenUnpacking Laurel Aitken-Jamboree's Jamboree
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often hailed as the "Godfather of Ska," is a pivotal figure in the development of ska m…
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Released 0
Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd
Laurel AitkenReview of Laurel Aitken-Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd – Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often heralded as the "Godfather of Ska," made significant contributions to the music s…
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Released 2000
Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd & The Potato 5
Laurel AitkenFrom intro to finale: what Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd & The Potato 5 delivers
Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd & The Potato 5- Album Overview Laurel Aitken Meets Floyd Lloyd & The Potato 5…
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Released 2009
Original Cool Jamaican Ska
Laurel AitkenLaurel Aitken-Original Cool Jamaican Ska – Original Cool Jamaican Ska: a sonic journey
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often hailed as the "Godfather of Ska," released "Original Cool Jamaican Ska" in 1990. …
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Released 1990
Ringo the Gringo
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Album overview Laurel Aitken, often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska," released "Ringo the Gringo" in 1980, a not…
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Released 2001
Rocksteady Party
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Album overview Laurel Aitken, often hailed as the "Godfather of Ska," released the album "Rocksteady Party" in 1969, …
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Released 2004
Rudi Got Married
Laurel AitkenA closer look at Laurel Aitken-Rudi Got Married's album Rudi Got Married
Album overview Laurel Aitken-Rudi Got Married's album "Rudi Got Married" was released in 2022, showcasing a unique fu…
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Released 1969
Says Fire
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Album overview Laurel Aitken's album "Says Fire," released in 1993, marks a significant entry in the genre of reggae …
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Released 1969
Scandal in a Brixton Market
Laurel AitkenExploring the sound of Laurel Aitken-Scandal in a Brixton Market: Scandal in a Brixton Market
Album overview Laurel Aitken's "Scandal in a Brixton Market," released in 1981, is a significant album in the reggae …
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Released 1999
Ska Titans
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Album overview Laurel Aitken, often hailed as the "Godfather of Ska," made significant contributions to the genre thr…
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Released 1965
Ska With Laurel
Laurel AitkenAlbum spotlight: Laurel Aitken-Ska With Laurel – Ska With Laurel
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often dubbed the "Godfather of Ska," released "Ska With Laurel" in 1998, a vibrant show…
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Released 2005
The Clash of the Ska Titans
Laurel AitkenExploring the sound of Laurel Aitken-The Clash of the Ska Titans: The Clash of the Ska Titans
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often dubbed the "Godfather of Ska," released "The Clash of the Ska Titans" in 1986. Th…
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Released 1972
The Fantastic Laurel Aitken
Laurel AitkenExploring the sound of Laurel Aitken-The Fantastic Laurel Aitken: The Fantastic Laurel Aitken
Album overview “Laurel Aitken – The Fantastic Laurel Aitken” is a seminal album released in 1961. Often hailed as the…
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Released 1970
The High Priest of Reggae
Laurel AitkenLaurel Aitken-The High Priest of Reggae – The High Priest of Reggae: a sonic journey
Album overview Laurel Aitken's album "The High Priest of Reggae," released in 1990, stands as a significant milestone…
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Released 1991
The Long Hot Summer
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Album overview Laurel Aitken's album, "The Long Hot Summer," was released in 1980 under the label 2-Tone Records, kno…
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Released 1998
The Pama Years
Laurel AitkenReview of Laurel Aitken-The Pama Years – The Pama Years
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska," was a pivotal figure in the development of…
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Released 1995
The Story So Far
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Album overview Laurel Aitken, known as the "Godfather of Ska," released "The Story So Far" in 1990 through the label …
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Released 1997
Woppi King
Laurel AitkenA closer look at Laurel Aitken-Woppi King's album Woppi King
Album overview Laurel Aitken, often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska," was a Jamaican musician whose work spanned…
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