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The Itals
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At the heart of the Itals is singer and songwriter Keith Porter. Porter grew up in Jamaica at a time when different musical and historical streams were converging to create what is now popularly known as reggae. The Itals were formed in 1976 when Keith Porter and Ronnie Davis, two singers from the beautiful countryside of Jamaica's Westmoreland Parish, recorded the song “In A Dis Ya Time” for the Spiderman Label. There was no intention at that initial session to form a permanent group, and the original 45-rpm record was credited to “Keith and Ronnie.” The unexpected success of the single prompted the duo to stay together, re-releasing the hit single under the new moniker, “The Itals.” They added a third harmony singer (originally Lloyd Ricketts and since 1987, David Isaacs), solidifying their now classic three-part harmony sound, and quickly returned to the studio, cutting many successful singles. By the mid 1980s, the group had become major force in the reggae world, releasing numerous influential records on the Nighthawk label and touring internationally. When Ronnie Davis left in 1995, lead singer Keith Porter and harmony singer Davis Isaacs carried on until 1997 when, joined by Keith's daughter, Susan Porter, the Itals became a trio once more. Today, the group continues as strong as ever. The Itals’ timeless message and sweet, soaring harmonies epitomize the enduring appeal of roots reggae at its best. |
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