The Congos (Jamaica) & Mista Savona Band

The Congos

Reggae’s living legends have been producing conscious, roots music for over three decades. The three-piece vocal group formed in 1975 in Kingston, Jamaica during the “golden age of reggae” – a time when the skank rhythms unique to the Carribean island were fast gaining popularity in the US and Europe.

The group’s famed first album Heart of The Congos, produced by Lee Perry at BlackArk in 1977, is often lauded as one of the best roots-reggae albums ever created. The group went on to release an additional 13 albums and have endured as a formidable presence within the reggae scene, captivating audiences with the signature lilting harmonies of Cedric Myton and their deep roots sound.

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