Various Artists - Rise Jamaica: Jamaican Independence Special (Various Artists)

Various Artists - Rise Jamaica: Jamaican Independence Special (Various Artists)Double vinyl LP pressing. Marking the 60th anniversary of Jamaica's independence in August 2022, this celebratory album collection showcases an array of major hits and previously unissued tracks all of which were recorded in the year that the island became a sovereign nation: 1962. The first of the two discs focuses on the biggest home grown sellers of the year, featuring ska and r&b hits by such celebrated foundation artists as Jimmy Cliff, Derrick

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They embarked on a run of sold-out shows across Europe and caught the attention of Jack White who brought them on as openers for a US arena tour

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Truly epic

El Búho makes his own unique tribute to the originals

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Scottoline recorded Hurry's fourth studio LP Fake Ideas in the days leading up to the outbreak of COVID-19

Gramophone magazine gave it the 'Record of the Year' Award

Previously available on digital only

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Today is available again on vinyl