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Byron Lee and the Dragonaires
Well supported
Jamaican band active from ska through reggae and soca eras, tied to hotel circuits, Independence celebrations and international promotion.
At a glance
- Type
- group
- Confidence
- Well supported
- Era
- Open era →
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Debate & reception
How people argued about the music — praise, criticism and public debate. See all debate & reception →
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Ska as national sound and entertainment business
Ska can be read both as Independence-era cultural confidence and as a professional entertainment economy built by studios, bands and promoters.
Stance: national culture vs commercial infrastructure
