Laurel Aitken
Ska, Composer
1927 – 2005
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Who was Laurel Aitken?
Lorenzo Aitken, better known by the stage name Laurel Aitken, was an influential Caribbean singer and one of the pioneers of Jamaican ska music. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Ska".
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- Born
- Apr 22, 1927
Cuba - Also known as
- Laurel Aitkens
- Lorenzo Aitken
- Aitken, Laurel
- Oliver Stephens
- Godfather of Ska
- Siblings
- Nationality
- Cuba
- Profession
- Died
- Jul 17, 2005
Leicester
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on July 23, 2013
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