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Blues Harmonica in Ska and Reggae

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Sun, 01/20/2013 - 14:56
Ryan Finley Walker
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A perfect example of how two styles of music can come together to create something familiar yet unique. Although seldom used, the harmonica feels right at home in ska and reggae, even if only a vacation home. Here's a few of my favorites:

Joe Higgs "Upside Down"

Toots & The Maytals "Reggae Got Soul"

Bob Marley & The Wailers "Talkin' Blues" and "Rebel Music (3 O'Clock Roadblock)"

Big Youth "Some Like It Dread"

Black Uhuru "There is Fire"

Keith Hudson "Melody Maker"

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Tue, 01/22/2013 - 00:57
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SOTB
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Joe Higgs - Upside

Joe Higgs - Upside Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSlnDi8Bn7g

This Guy's Cool
Another style of music that I can try with my harp
Thanks

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Sun, 05/05/2013 - 07:20
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Steven Troch
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Charlie “Organaire” Cameron & Roy Richards

Hi
I'm a big ska and reggae fan and after buying a cd called "Trojan Battlefield" filled with Jamaican R&B I got interested in a harmonicaplayer called Charlie “Organaire” Cameron. Roy Richards, a blind harmonica player also plays on lots of "Treasure Island" and "Studio One" recordings. Charlie Organair's "Little Holiday"is one of my favorites.

prince buster and skatalites - I go (1964) harmonica : Charles Organaire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6tGq3BYqbk

Roy Richards - Ghetto Guns (1964)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh-5YhAbynI

Charlie Organaire with Tommy McCook Band - Little Holiday (1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QStCI8OycWg

Charlie Organaire - Royal Charlie (mid 60’s)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd4sHOepCts

Roy Richards - Green Collie (1966)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha9KT8KtwxY

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Sun, 05/05/2013 - 07:27
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Rude boy Charlie - Charlie

Rude boy Charlie - Charlie Organaire .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3Gh1wDkL8Y

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Sun, 05/19/2013 - 14:28
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Search YouTube for Popper and

Search YouTube for Popper and Ziggy playing No Woman No Cry. Great duet!

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