Israel Vibration

Israel Vibration is a legendary roots reggae group with a story as soul-stirring as their harmonies. Formed in Jamaica in the 1970s, the trio—originally Cecil "Skelly" Spence, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin—met as kids at a polio rehabilitation center, bonding over music and overcoming physical challenges. Their signature blend of raspy, emotive vocals and spiritually charged lyrics quickly made them icons of conscious reggae. After early struggles, they gained momentum in the 1980s with backing from bands like Steel Pulse and releases on classic labels like RAS Records, becoming synonymous with uplifting messages and Rastafarian devotion.

Though Apple Gabriel left in the late ’90s (passing away in 2020), Skelly and Wiss kept the vibration alive with fiery live shows and collaborations (like their *Meets Cocoa Tea* release). Tracks such as *Reggae Music Never Dies* and *Play It Real* prove their timeless commitment to roots reggae’s heartbeat, while live recordings like *On the Strength of the Trinity Live 95* showcase their raw, communal energy. With a career spanning five decades, Israel Vibration remains a testament to resilience, unity, and reggae’s power to heal.

Genres

Roots Reggae

Reggae

Dub

Ragga

Rocksteady

Dancehall

Reggae Fusion

Lovers Rock

Gospel Reggae

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Culture

Gregory Isaacs

Steel Pulse

Morgan Heritage

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Dennis Brown

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Latest Release

Reggae Music Never Dies

Israel Vibration

Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025