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The Soul Brothers
12+ albums
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There are three artists known as the Soul Brothers: 1. A rocksteady group from Jamaica, led by reggae keyboard legend Jackie Mittoo. 2. A Soweto-based South African mbaqanga (urban African soul) group. 3. A metal band from Lithuania, now known as Soul Stealer 1. The Jamaican Soul Brothers were formed in August 1965, after the demise of the original Skatalites, including ex-Skatalites members Jackie Mittoo, Roland Alphonso, Johnny Moore and Lloyd Brevitt. The Soul Brothers followed up The Skatalites as house band at Studio One. Other members in this group included Wallin Cameron (guitar) and Bunny Williams (drums). The Soul Brothers' mix of musical styles is described as ska, Jump-Up and soul sounds. The electric organ of Jackie Mittoo is the most distinguished element of the group. The band came to an end when the several members of the Soul Brothers formed Soul Vendors in 1968. (http://www.souljazzrecords.co.uk/releases/?id=134) 2. The South African Soul Brothers have been stalwarts of South Africa’s music scene, recording over 30 albums since their formation in 1974. Initially formed in KwaZulu Natal, the group have remained the slickest and most successful proponents of the mbaqanga sound that dominated South African urban music for over three decades. While their costumes, choreography and some harmonies bear comparison to the American soul music that inspired them, the group originated a sound and style that captivated South African audiences, most especially amo
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