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Ghetto Ska – From The Vaults Of Wire & Federal Studios

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CD (Item 512949) Kingston Sounds (UK), Mid 60s — Condition: New Copy

Ghetto, maybe, but it's most certainly prime era ska! Ghetto Ska is a stellar compilation of tracks from vaults of the Wirl & Federal Studios – backed by the Skatalites and featuring numbers by Theophilus Beckford, Frank Cosmo, Lloyd Clarke and others. The vocals are soulful and the shuffle rhythm in full effect here – heavy with numbers fronted by T Beckford. Includes "Don't Have A Ticket Don't Worry", "Seven Long Years" and more by T Beckford, "Come On My People" and "Brother Nathan" by Daniel Johnson, "Love Me Or Leave Me" by Lloyd Clarke, "On Your Knees" by Frank Cosmo, "Now You're Gone" by Shenley & Annette, "Streets Of Glory" by Basil Gabiddon and more. 2 bonus tracks on the CD: "What A Woe" and "Take Your Time" by T Beckford.  © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.



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