Baba brooks band. Biography Brooks was born in Kingston, Jamaica, around 1935. Listen to music from The Baba Brooks Band on YouTube Music - a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more. Brooks was born in Kingston, Jamaica, around 1935. Both ‘Bus Strike’ and ‘Musical Workshop’ were hits in 1964. He played trumpet on recording sessions from the late 1950s onwards, often uncredited, and formed his own band in the early 1960s, having a hit in 1962 with "Independence Ska", which celebrated Jamaica's break from colonialism. 2 – The Baba Brooks Band 9. Jun 3, 2024 · Celebrating Baba Brooks In conclusion, Baba Brooks’ contributions to the genres of ska and rocksteady are invaluable. Shop rare vinyl records, top albums, and more on Discogs. This was an exciting Baba Brooks and His Band - Robin HoodSign in to create & share playlists, get personalized recommendations, and more. The Rude Boy – Roland Alphonso & Duke Reid’s Group 11. Compare versions and buy on Discogs The Baba Brooks Band has been played on NTS shows including Asher G's Caribbean Memories, with So Long first played on 17 January 2021. Explore Baba Brooks's biography, discography, and artist credits. [1] He also performed on several sessions with the Skatalites. Explore The Baba Brooks Band's biography, discography, and artist credits. Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Every Night / 1st Session by Baba Brooks With His Recording Band. Donkey City, Pt. Oswald Baba Brooks started his musical career as a trumpet player with the Eric Dean Orchestra in Jamaica in the 1950's. The Jamaican bands played mostly Folk, Afro, Jazz, they played at clubs, big hotels and sometimes on local radio. Mar 22, 2025 · Roots Archives is a comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican roots reggae music Baba Brooks played trumpet and in the early 60s had his own band, whose recordings included the celebratory ‘Independence Ska’, commemorating Jamaica’s freedom from colonialism in 1962. . His masterful trumpet playing and arrangements helped shape the sound of a nation and laid the foundation for the global influence of Jamaican music. Oswald 'Baba' Brooks Oswald Baba Brooks Bio Donkey City, Pt. Oct 5, 2024 · Baba Brooks - Portrait Of My Love (1960's) Ska, Reggae. [1] He played trumpet on recording sessions from the late 1950s onwards, often uncredited, [2] and formed his own band in the early 1960s, having a hit in 1962 with "Independence Ska", which celebrated Jamaica's break from colonialism. Independence Ska (El Pussycat) – Lynn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band 10. nfsq1 xoe rrh3ov1 fvbmcig y1q e9gt g9x9p fczh izfyry ckze2