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Far East

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Foundation rhythm created at Studio One under Coxsone Dodd in 1973, also known as Jah Shakey or Rockers Hop, the original tune being Roland Alphonso's "Jah Shakey" — the minor-key colour that gave the "Far East" sound its name.

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Riddim-ID; Studio One discographies.

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