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Ernest Ranglin

Reggae music
World music
Ska
A crucial figure in the development of ska music, guitarist Ernest Ranglin was also respected for his prowess in jazz and reggae. Born on June 19, 1932 in Manchester, Jamaica, Ranglin was playing with local bands when he met jazz pianist Monty Alexander, who helped set him on his trajectory. He developed a rhythmic guitar style that helped set the template for ska, and he became a fixture at Studio One, the label and studio seen as Jamaica’s analogue to Motown. Along the way he played with the giants of reggae and ska, including Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and the Skatalites. H...
Songs
Reggae Got Soul
Reggae Got SoulTaj Mahal, Toots Hibbert and Ernest Ranglin

Unplugged on Strawberry Hill

3:19

Don't Touch Me Tomato
Don't Touch Me TomatoErnest Ranglin and The Wrigglers

Mento Classics, Vol. 3

3:15

What I Am
What I AmCharlie Hunter, Ernest Ranglin and Chinna Smith

Innovation!

9:17

Satta Massagana
Satta MassaganaErnest Ranglin

Below The Bassline

Limbo
LimboErnest Ranglin and The Wrigglers

Mento Classics, Vol. 1

2:13

Mary Ann
Mary AnnErnest Ranglin and The Wrigglers

Mento Classics, Vol. 2

2:40

Albums