The Congos

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The Congos

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The Congos are a reggae vocal group from Jamaica active on and off from the mid-1970s until the present day. They are best known for their Heart of the Congos album, recorded with Lee "Scratch" Perry.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Back in the Black Ark 2010

    Review of Back in the Black Ark

    Reviewed by Angus Taylor

    Features intriguing departures from the group’s more famous works.

  2. Heart of the Congos 1977

    Review of Heart of the Congos

    Reviewed by Lloyd Bradley

    The best roots reggae album ever recorded.

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