1930s

Don Drummond (12 March 1932 – 6 May 1969) One of the greatest trombonist in the history of Jamaican music. He was one of the original members of The Skatalites, and composed many of their tunes.

Labour uprisings sweep Jamaica from Kingston to the rural parishes, as workers demand better wages and conditions. The unrest reshapes the island's political landscape and feeds the social consciousness that would surface in ska, rocksteady, and roots reggae lyrics decades later.