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Morgan Heritage

1994–present

Morgan Heritage is a Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae band formed in 1994 by five children of reggae artist Denroy Morgan, namely Peter "Peetah" Morgan, Una Morgan, Roy "Gramps" Morgan, Nakhamyah "Lukes" Morgan, and Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan. They have toured internationally and released a number of reggae albums.

Career

Morgan Heritage, formed in 1994, made their first appearance at Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. They were subsequently signed by MCA and released their debut album Miracles the same year. This album was more pop-influenced than their later work.

After the release of Miracles, the family moved to Denroy's homeland of Jamaica. In this period, three family members left the group. Once in Jamaica, Morgan Heritage began working with reggae producers Bobby Dixon and Lloyd James, resulting in the release of their second album Protect Us Jah (1997), followed by One Calling (1998), and the spiritually-inclined Don't Haffi Dread (1999). They released three compilation albums by "The Morgan Heritage Family and Friends", and a live album, Live in Europe!, recorded on their 2000 tour. Following the release of their 2001 album More Teachings... Morgan Heritage toured Europe...

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Here Come The Kings

12 tracks · 2013

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  1. 2012

    Interviews

    Gramps Morgan promotes healthy lifestye with Pearl Health Systems

    Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage promotes healthy lifestyle with his new organic line, Pearl Health System.

  2. 2013

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    Beres Hammond to wow on tour with Marcia Griffiths and Morgan Heritage

    To commence in July 2013, the 'King of Lovers Rock', Beres Hammond, is slated to share stage time with the 'Queen of Reggae', Marcia Griffiths, and the 'Royal Family of Reggae', Morgan Heritage; a first for all acts to embark on such a tour.

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    Morgan Heritage to release first album in five years

    Morgan Heritage to release first album in five years entitled Here Come The Kings

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    Jemere Morgan, Third Time Charm

    Jemere Morgan,son of Morgan Heritage's, Gramps Morgan ready to launch his own career.

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    Morgan Heritage returns as the 'Kings' they are

    'Here Come The Kings' is the name of the comeback album from Roots-Reggae band Morgan Heritage; a 12-tracked compilation oozing with superb lyricism and productions.

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    Morgan Heritage's 'Here Come The Kings' album stream

    'Here Come The Kings' is the name of the comeback album from Roots-Reggae band Morgan Heritage; a 12-tracked compilation oozing with superb lyricism and lush productions.

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    Morgan Heritage: The Bushwick Experience

    Since their debut VP Records album Protect Us Jah in 1997 Morgan Heritage has shined as one of reggae's best bands. The accomplishments of the group and individual members are formidable; as song writers, producers and performers they have grown a devoted fan base globally.

  3. 2024

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    Peetah Morgan, Lead Singer of Morgan Heritage, Dies at 46

    Peter Anthony Morgan, the voice of ‘Don’t Haffi Dread’ and ‘Down by the River’ and frontman of the Grammy-winning family band founded with his siblings in 1994, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The family announced the death on social media without giving a cause. His father, Denroy Morgan, died in 2022.

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