Celebrate Jamaican Independence Day with Five Great Ska Cuts from 1962

<em>To celebrate Jamaica's independence day, we decided to put together five great (but maybe overlooked) tracks of Jamaican Ska from 1962, the year Jamaica became independent.</em> <strong>Stranger Cole</strong> - "Ruff and Tuff" <iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KstDe99i_pM" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe> This playful Duke Reid produced cut features Tommy McCook backing and a harmonica solo to boot. This was one of many early successful singles to come from Stranger Cole and Duke Reid. <strong>Derrick Morgan</strong> - "Sunday Monday" <iframe loading="lazy" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/K6oWGm7kzjs" height="315" width="420" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"></iframe> While Derrick Morgan's most famous 1962 song is undoubtedly the independence day inspired "Forward March," this tune of heartbreak showcases Morgan's versatility and engaging personality as a young singer. <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/wp/12466/celebrate-jamaican-independence-day-with-five-great-ska-cuts-from-1962-part-2/"><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Click through for cuts 3-5 </em></span></a></span></strong></p>