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The Jolly Boys to cover Lou Reed's "A Perfect Day" + tour dates

The Jolly Boys are undoubtedly the most recognisable mento band in the world.

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Being given their name by the legendary Errol Flynn the band are steeped in history, defining the genre of mento before Jamaica was known for its ska or reggae. Continue reading

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The Jolly Boys @ Bestival + perform "Rehab" on ITV Daybreak - videos

The Jolly Boys play Bestival and release new album.

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Jamaica's legendary Jolly Boys release their new album, 'Great Expectation' on Wall Of Sound Records next week, on Monday 13th September, 2010. It's a collaborative project between Geejam's Jon Baker and Wall Of Sound's Mark Jones and the result is 12 stunning interpretations of contemporary songs given a mento makeover. Continue reading

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The Jolly Boys cover Amy Winehouse "Rehab" - watch video

The Jolly Boys cover Amy Winehouse on single off new album.

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"Rehab" is the first single to be taken from the legendary Jolly Boys' forthcoming album, 'Great Expectation'. Continue reading

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The Jolly Boys ft Albert Minott release 'Great Expectation' + UK tour dates

The Jolly Boys - Jamaican legends announce new album + UK tour dates.

The Jolly Boys ft Albert Minott
Jamaica's legendary Jolly Boys will release a new album, 'Great Expectation' on Wall Of Sound Records on 20th September 2010. Continue reading

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