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Ken Boothe

A huge influence on Jamaican music, Ken Boothe's work predates reggae.
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Ken Boothe

Freedom Street
Ken Boothe

A Man and His Hits
Ken Boothe

Black Gold and Green

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Ken Boothe - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

March 22, 1948 in Denham Town, Kingston, Jamaica

Genre

Reggae

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Rocksteady Ska Roots Reggae Lovers Rock

Member Of

Stranger & Ken The Leaders

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