Jamaican-born singer Stranger Cole helped establish Toronto as a reggae hot spot

Jun 16, 2026 - 16:45
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Jamaican-born singer Stranger Cole helped establish Toronto as a reggae hot spot
A renowned artist in his home country, he sang on one of the earliest recordings of the genre, and later opened a record shop in the city’s Kensington Market neighbourhood

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