New Skatalites Record: All New Songs
It’s been said that The Skatalites are less of a band and more of an Institution. How does a band that has spawned countess genres and sub-genres continue to hone it’s sound, after 40 some-odd years?...
View ArticleSka News To Me
Here’s a quick rundown of a very busy week in the world of Ska: After months without any new Slackers bootlegs, a new set hit the internet hit the internet like a cannonball. Recorded in Syracuse, NY...
View ArticleTake it or Leave it – Top 5′s of 2007
In case you haven’t noticed, we are now living in a New Year. It’s a time to reflect on the year before, a time to ask, “what were the best Ska and Reggae albums of the past 12 months?” More...
View ArticleSkatalites Article in MOJO Mag
It’s well over a year old, but it’s news to me. This MOJO Magazine article covers the Skatalites from the Alpha Boys School up to their current legacy in JA. There’s even a special insert covering Don...
View ArticleSka Online: Desirable DVDs Abound
My last post pointed you to an upcoming Rocksteady documentary, but that is far from the only interesting documentary coming down the pike. Here’s three other projects with accompanying trailers:...
View ArticleA Look Back at The Skatalites Middle Period
Officially speaking, The Skatalites were only together from 1963 thru 1965. Since 1989, the surviving members have stayed together (to varying degrees) in response to their then growing worldwide...
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