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Artists like The Heptones
Kindred artists that sit next to The Heptones on the star chart — same era, adjacent sound, or overlapping influence. Tap any card to open its full page.
Freddie McKayartist
Slim SmithartistSlim Smith was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer. In their book Reggae: The Rough Guide (1997), Steve Barrow and Peter Dalton described Smith as "the greatest vocalist to emerge in the rocksteady era".
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The Mighty DiamondsartistThe Mighty Diamonds were a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group was formed in 1969 and were best known for their 1976 debut album, Right Time, produced by Joseph Hoo Kim, and the 1979 release, Deeper Roots.
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