DESMOND DEKKER TRIBUTE MIX

Desmond Dekker (1941–2006) was a pioneering Jamaican singer-songwriter who played a crucial role in bringing Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae to the global stage. Long before Bob Marley became a household name, Dekker was Jamaica's first international superstar. He is best known for his 1968 hit "Israelites," which became a massive international success, reaching number one in the UK and the Top 10 in the US. Dekker's success paved the way for the worldwide reggae explosion of the 1970s.