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Here is a Ken Parker archtop guitar from 2006. It is the Olive Branch model and features Koa wood back and sides and beautifully carved red spruce top. #guitarra #retrofretvintageguitars #guitarlove #guitarporn #kenparker #kenparkerarchtops #jazzguitar #swingguitar #gowanus (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars)

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Ken Parker - Sacred Songs (The Interview)

 #Interview |To honor Ken's memory, we present this in-depth interview with him, offering a glimpse into his life, his music, and his enduring legacy. Interview conducted by Peter I. #kenParker #PeterI #CoxsoneDodd #DukeReid #JoeGibbs #ReggaeHistory Read the full article

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Ken Parker has died

#RIEP |Ken Parker has died| Reggae singer Ken Parker, renowned for his hits recorded at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One and Duke Reid's Treasure Isle, has died. #KenParker #CoxsoneDodd #StudioOne #DukeREid #TreasureIsle #GoneButNotForgotten Read the full article

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Ken Parker - I Can't Hide / Dennis Alcapone & Lizzy - Ba-Ba-Ri-Ba Skank

A Ken Parker - I Can't Hide B Dennis Alcapone & Lizzy - Ba-Ba-Ri-Ba Skank Ken Parker, the Jamaican singer, was profoundly influenced by gospel music, a style that would later permeate his own musical work. After transitioning from Studio One to Duke Reid's label, he experienced significant success with a string of hits, including True, True, True, Jimmy Brown, and the 1970 classic, I Can't Hide. The song's upbeat riddim, expertly played by The Supersonics, captivated audiences both in Jamaica and the UK.Dennis Alcapone and Lizzy formed a dynamic duo, collaborating on several tracks recorded at Duke Reid's renowned Treasure Isle studio. One of their most notable collaborations is the energetic toast Ba-Ba-Ri-Ba Skank, using Ken's I Can't Hide riddim in full effect! Both deejays deliver powerful and exciting performances, showcasing their unique styles. While Dennis Alcapone went on to become a prominent figure in the 1970s reggae scene, Lizzy's career did not achieve the same level of success.Buyreggae.com has been engaged in the curation and licensing of various tracks from Duke Reid's catalogue since 2014. The 7" singles are adorned with appealing vintage-style artwork. Read the full article

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Scientist - The People's Choice

#Review |Scientist - The People's Choice| Reissue with new artwork of a 1983 dub LP, produced by Roy Cousins. Feat. Roots Radics. Courtysey of BuyReggae.Com #Scientist #RootsRadics #RoyCousins @buyreggae_com Read the full article

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Black Music Magazine Charts | June | 1974

Take a trip down memory lane to June1974 and immerse yourself in the sounds of the Top Ten singles and LPs, as featured in Black Music Magazine ft. #JohnHolt #Pioneers #BrentDowe #Maytals #KenParker #KenBoothe #JudyMowatt #ReggaeHistory #BlackMusicMagazine #ReggaeThrowback

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Black Music Magazine Charts | May | 1974

Take a trip down memory lane to May 1974 and immerse yourself in the sounds of the Top Ten singles and LPs, as featured in Black Music Magazine ft. #JohnHolt #Pioneers #BrentDowe #KenParker #KenBoothe #JudyMowatt #DennisAlcapone #ReggaeHistory #BlackMusicMagazine #ReggaeThrowback #URoy

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Black Music Magazine Charts | April | 1974

Take a trip down memory lane to April 1974 and immerse yourself in the sounds of the Top Ten singles and LPs, as featured in Black Music Magazine ft. #JohnHolt #Pioneers #BrentDowe #KenParker #ClancyEccles #JudgeDread #LloydCharmers #ReggaeHistory #YouTube #BlackMusicMagazine #ReggaeThrowback

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