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In 1963, the flight from Jamaica to Toronto was 8 hours. Today its 3 1/2. Countless people have made the dwindling journey over the years, but in the sixties and seventies there was a new breed of traveler: the finest ska, rocksteady, and reggae recording artists the West Indies have ever produced. Were talking Studio One, Treasure Isle, Trojan, and WIRL veterans Jackie Mittoo, Johnnie Osbourne, Wayne McGhie, Lloyd Delpratt, The Mighty Pope, Noel Ellis, Jo-Jo Bennett, and many more. Arriving in their new Canadian home, these talented singers, songwriters, musicians, and performers simply did what came naturally to them. One by one, they hit the studio and captured some of the hardest tunes this side of Kingston. Jamaica to Toronto: Soul Funk and Reggae 1967-1974, details this crucial sonic migration and stands tall as the second helping of Light In The Attics new Jamaica to Toronto series, compiled by DJ/Canadian music historian Sipreano, along with Light In The Attic.Jamaica to Toronto has been over three years in the making, a combination of deep crates, exhaustive research, and foundational tales presented with the same attention to detail as 2004s Wayne McGhie & The Sounds Of Joy release (LITA 008), the initial release in the Jamaica to Toronto series. The CD version of Jamaica to Toronto is accompanied with a 36-page book, exploding with unseen archival materials and extensive liner notes.The 16 songs on Jamaica to Toronto range from the in-demand Northern Soul attack of Eddie Spencers "If This Is Love (Id Rather Be Lonely)" to Jo-Jo And The Fugitives' unknown break-beat monster, "Chips-Chicken-Banana Split". Taken from his 1971 album Wishbone, Mittoo's "Grand Funk" sounds like a Jamaican Santana, while The Hitch-Hikers Featuring The Mighty Pope represent raw funk of the highest order on the righteous "Mr. Fortune". Reggae comes courtesy of dancehall don Johnnie Osbournes "African Wake" as well as the magical "Memories" from Noel Ellis (whose Summer Records self-titled LP is the next release in Light In The Attic's ongoing Jamaica to Toronto series - with over a half-dozen more titles and numerous 45s slatted for release). Jamaica to Toronto is only the beginning, so sit back and buckle your safety belt; this musical flight is about to take off...

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Member Since: 7/12/2006
Band Website: lightintheattic.net/releases/jamaicatotoronto/
Sounds Like: Wayne McGhie & The Sounds of Joy
Jackie Mittoo
Johnnie Osbourne
The Mighty Pope
Noel Ellis
Jo-Jo and the Fugitives
Lloyd Delpratt
The Cougars
Eddie Spencer
Ram
Bob and Wisdom
The Sheiks
The Hitch-Hikers
Record Label: Light in the Attic Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Record Release Party - a Success!

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it out to the record release party in Toronto on the 15th! Over 5000 people showed up and it was a huge success!! Your support is amazing! Check Out the PIcture...
Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:27:00 PST

Pitchfork Gives Jamaica to Toronto an 8.1!!

Jamaica to Toronto scores an 8.1 on the Pitchfork Scale!Jamaica to Toronto: Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974[Light in the Attic; 2006]Rating: 8.1Reggae. Canada.If that doesnt seem like a logical pairing t...
Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:11:00 PST

Pitchfork Features Jamaica to Toronto - July 2006

Jamaica to Toronto Series ContinuesOn July 11 in North America (July 31 everywhere else), Seattle's Light in the Attic Records will release Soul, Funk & Reggae 1967-1974, the second album in the seven...
Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 03:29:00 PST

Jamaica to Toronto in the Toronto Star - June 2006

Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:45:00 PST

Fader Features Jamaica to Toronto - June 2006

Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:43:00 PST

Uncut Gives Jamaica to Toronto Four Stars!

Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:36:00 PST

Jamaica to Toronto in XLR8R - June 2006

Posted by Jamaica to Toronto on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:29:00 PST