Apr262024

Laurel Aitken

Lorenzo Aitken (22 April 1927 – 17 July 2005), better known by the stage name Laurel Aitken, was an influential Caribbean singer and one of the pioneers of Jamaican ska music. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska". Born in Cuba of mixed Cuban and Jamaican descent, Aitken and his family settled in Jamaica in 1938. After an early career working for the Jamaican Tourist Board singing mento songs for visitors arriving at Kingston Harbour, he became a popular nightclub entertainer. Read more on Last.fm

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1Boogie In My Bones
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2Rudi Got Married
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3Sally Brown
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4Skinhead
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5Sahara
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6Hey, Bartender
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7Hey Bartender
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8Low Down Dirty Girl
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9Drinkin' Whiskey
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10Honey Girl
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