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This Is Ska

1964-01-01 · 36 min · Not rated

Music · Documentary · TV Movie

This is Ska is a Hi-Energy documentary on JAMAICAN dance music from 1964

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Jimmy CliffJimmy CliffHimself
Prince BusterHimself
Tony VerityHost
Eric MorrisHimself
Stranger ColeHimself
The DragonairesThemselves
Toots & The MaytalsThemselves
The CharmersThemselves
Roy & YvonneThemselves

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