About the artists
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Desmond Dekker
Desmond Dekker was a Jamaican pioneer of ska and reggae. With his group the Aces, he scored one of the first international reggae hits, “Israelites,” in 1968. He had further success with tracks like “007 (Shanty Town)” and “It Mek,” helping to bring Jamaican music to a global mainstream audience.
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The Aces
The Aces were a legendary Jamaican vocal group best known for their collaboration with reggae pioneer Desmond Dekker. They provided the soulful harmonies on international hits like “Israelites” and “007 (Shanty Town),” which were pivotal in bringing Jamaican music to a global mainstream audience.
