Israel Vibration

Formed: 1977

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Genre: World

Group Members: Lascelle Wiss Bulgin, Albert Apple Craig, Cecil Skelly Spence

Biography: A living lesson in fortitude, the vocal trio of Cecil "Skeleton" Spence, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin overcame adversity, illness, and poverty to become one of the finest roots groups in Jamaica's history. All three had been afflicted by polio and first became acquainted, ...Read full biography

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The Same Song

Released: 1978

Label: VP

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One of the most exciting debuts of the roots era, Same Song boasted the cream of Jamaican musicianship backing the vocal trio, including Sly & Robbie, Augustus Pablo, Mikey Chung, and Ansel Collins. Producer ...Read full review

Strength Of My Life

Released: 1989

Label: Ras

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What a difference a few years can make. Fleeing Jamaica in 1982 to escape dancehall fever, then floundering on the seemingly indifferent shores of the States, Israel Vibrations split up, and slipped from ...Read full review

More Israel Vibration albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (22), Singles & EPs (3), DVD/Video (4)

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