TIMELINE EXPLORE OUR HISTORY
This timeline shows an interactive journey through Jamaica's rich and ever-shifting musical history; encompassing it's birth, growth and myriad of characters that has made it a genre admired by the world.
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SHARE / Jun 15, 1976 12:00 am
Junior Murvin’s song "Police and Thieves" was produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry in 1976. The song became an international hit during the summer of that year. It peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980. It was recorded by the p
SHARE / Jun 15, 1976 12:00 am
Beres Hammond released his debut album, Soul Reggae, in 1976 through Aquarius Sound Studios.
SHARE / Jun 15, 1976 12:00 am
Blackheart Man is the first solo album by Bunny Wailer, originally released on 8 September 1976, in Jamaica on Solomonic Records and internationally on Island Records
SHARE / Jun 15, 1976 12:00 am
Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare (Miss World 1976) who is said to be the inspiration for his song "Turn Your Lights Down Low"
SHARE / Jun 15, 1976 12:00 am
Legendary Reggae group Third World debut album was a self-titled album released in 1976. It featured a cover of 'Satta Massagna'- originally performed by The Abyssinians.
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