V/A - Jamaica To Toronto (Soul Funk & Reggae 1967-1974)

2LP Vinyl -  LITA019 (Green & Yellow Wax)

In the late 1960s, Canada’s largest city was musically booming as Caribbean immigrants made Toronto their new home. The finest ska, rocksteady, and reggae recording artists of the era—Studio One, Treasure Isle, and Trojan Records originators—simply did what came naturally to them. One by one, they hit the studio and captured some of the toughest tunes this side of Kingston. Collectively, they broke down racial and cultural barriers to form an unprecedented and little-known Canadian reggae community. Jamaica to Toronto: Soul, Funk, & Reggae 1967-1974 details this crucial sonic migration.

• 2024 expanded edition with 20-page deluxe booklet featuring archival images, artist bios, and essays
• 2xLP set, cut at 45 rpm, housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. Jo Jo Bennett, The Fugitives (5) - Fugitive Song 2:47
A2. Eddie Spencer - If This Is Love (I'd Rather Be Lonely) 2:49
A3. Jo Jo Bennett, The Fugitives (5) - Chips - Chicken - Banana Split 2:22
A4. Jackie Mittoo - Grand Funk 2:58
A5. Lloyd Delpratt - Together 2:33
B1. The Cougars - I Wish It Would Rain 4:35
B2. Johnny Osbourne - African Wake 2:42
B3. Ram (6) - Love Is The Answer 2:40
B4. Bob And Wisdom - I Believe In Music 4:42
C1. The Sheiks (16) - Eternal Love 3:07
C2. Wayne McGhie, The Sounds Of Joy - Fire (She Need Water) 3:37
C3. The Cougars - Right On 2:50
C4. Eddie Spencer - You're So Good To Me Baby 2:38
D1. Frank Motley & The Hitchikers, Mighty Pope - Mr. Fortune 2:45
D2. Noel Ellis - Memories 6:59
D3. Wayne McGhie - Here We Go Again 3:05