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Folkes Brothers

Band, JM
Reggae
A.k.a. John Folkes, Mico Folkes, Junior Folkes

The Folkes Brothers were a Jamaican mento group. In 1960 Prince Buster produced and recorded their first tune "Oh Carolina" which is regarded as a landmark in the history of ska and reggae music. "Oh Carolina" has been covered by Shaggy in 1993 making him a international reggae star.

     
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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
One Love / Oh CarolinaBob Marley & The Wailers / Folkes Brothers1993Single
Big Five / Carolina / Shaking Up Orange StreetPrince Buster / Folkes Brothers1978Album
Oh Carolina / I Met A ManFolkes Brothers1960Single
Oh Carolina / CassavubuPrince Buster & Folkes BrothersSingle
Chubby / Oh CarolinaPrince Buster's All Stars / Folkes BrothersSingle
Oh Carolina / Sercy TeaFolkes Brothers / Prince BusterSingle
Oh Carolina / Let Me BeFolkes Brothers / George NooksSingle
Humpty Dumpty / CarolinaEric "Monty" Morris, Prince Buster's All Stars / Folkes BrothersSingle
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