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The Congos

Musical Group
Forfans of roots reggae, lee 'scratch' perry, and 1970s jamaican music
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The Profile

The Congos are a Jamaican reggae vocal group formed in the early 1970s, best known for the 1977 album Heart of the Congos.

Their 1977 album Heart of the Congos was recorded with Lee 'Scratch' Perry at his Black Ark studio. Cedric Myton is noted for his distinctive falsetto on the record.

A single, enthusiastic review praises The Congos' 1977 album Heart of the Congos, highlights Cedric Myton's falsetto and Lee 'Scratch' Perry's production at Black Ark. The review singles out the track "Fisherman" and describes the album as a roots-reggae masterpiece. The coverage is evocative and celebratory.

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❝ When we talk about reggae, Africa and Jamaica are bound by an indissoluble connection.
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