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Desmond Dekker

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Origin
Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Active since
1941–2006
Wikipedia
skareggaerocksteadyjamaicanroots reggaerock and indie

About Desmond Dekker

Desmond Dekker is a ska, reggae and rocksteady artist from Saint Andrew, Jamaica, active since 1941. ArtisFind has detected 1 play of Desmond Dekker on 1 radio station in Germany, most recently on ON Radio - ON 60s 1d ago. The song heard most often on air is “Israelites”.

Desmond Dekker (born Desmond Adolphus Dacres; 16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006) was a Jamaican singer/songwriter and musician considered a pioneer in the ska, rocksteady and reggae genres. Together with his backing group the Aces (consisting of Wilson James and Easton Barrington Howard), he had one of the earliest international reggae hits with "Israelites" (1968). Other hits include "007 (Shanty Town)" (1967), "It Mek" (1969) and "You Can Get It If You Really Want" (1970).

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Desmond Dekker on the radio in numbers

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Plays detected
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First detected

Stations that played Desmond Dekker

Latest detected plays

  • Israelites1d ago

Most played Desmond Dekker songs on the radio

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Desmond Dekker FAQ

Which radio stations play Desmond Dekker?

Desmond Dekker has been detected on 1 radio station, including ON Radio - ON 60s.

Which Desmond Dekker songs are played most on the radio?

The songs heard most often on air are “Israelites”.

Where is Desmond Dekker from?

Desmond Dekker is from Saint Andrew, Jamaica.

How can I listen to Desmond Dekker on the radio for free?

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Discography

  • Rude Boy Ska

    2016

  • The King of Ska

    2010

  • King of Ska

    2000

  • Halfway to Paradise

    1999

  • Moving On

    1996

  • Israelites

    1994

  • King of Kings

    1993

  • Israelites

    1990

  • Compass Point

    1981

  • Black & Dekker

    1980

  • You Can Get It If You Really Want

    1970

  • The Israelites

    1969

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