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Ras Michael

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Nyabinghi drummer and singer who formed the Sons of Negus in the early 1960s and carried Rastafari ceremonial rhythm into roots reggae on albums such as "Rastafari" and "Dadawah.".

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Bandcamp Daily; Discogs; Rough Guide to Reggae.

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None of Jah Jah Children No Cry

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Verified iTunes/Apple Music match (JM storefront): representative track from Ras Michael's catalogue, genre Reggae.

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Story · Well supportedThree-part harmony and the roots message

The vocal trio carried Rastafari's word from Studio One into the roots era.

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