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From Mento to Lovers' Rock - Episode 2
Linton Kwesi Johnson continues his 10-part history of Jamaican music and explores the contribution of children's games, funeral rites and elements of African mythology.
First broadcast in 1983.
Last on
Thu 7 Aug 202502:00
BBC Radio 6 Music
Music Played
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THE SENSATIONS
The Work Song
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Louise Bennett
Jamaican Alphabet
- Back to Reggae 1939-1961 Vol 4.
- Mile End.
- BOONS01G3Y.
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Jah Lion
Bad Luck Natty
- Colombia Colly.
- Island Records.
- ILPS 9386.
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Derrick Morgan
Ben Johnson Day
- vinyl single.
- Hop Records.
- none.
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Boney M.
BROWN GIRL IN THE RING
- The Greatest Hits: Boney M.
- BMG.
- BMG-74321896142.
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Big Youth
Lee A Low
- SCREAMING TARGET.
- TROJAN.
- CDTRL-61.
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The Congos
Congoman
- HEART OF THE CONGOS.
- BLOOD AND FIRE.
- BAFCD-009.
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The Revolutionaries
Walk LIke A Dragon
- Virgin Front LIne Presents Dub.
- Spectrum Music.
- SPECXX2110.
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The Revolutionaries
Devil's Bug
- Virgin Front LIne Presents Dub.
- Spectrum Music.
- SPECXX2110.
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