“I love the hard jam” – A conversation with drummer Fred Campbell
I can usually tell how a phone interview is going to go by the first question. Sometimes there’s a long, …
Interviews
Interview with Heather Augustyn About Songbirds
Heather Augustyn is the author of four must-read books on the history and allure of ska including her comprehensive 2013 biography of Don Drummond.
Jamaican Jazz – The Monty Alexander playlist
This playlist was created to accompany the interview that the legendary Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander gave Reggae Steady Ska. The …
Don’t Miss The Legends of Ska – film on tour in Europe
More than 10 years after the filming of a concert in Canada that united many of the Jamaican Ska greats including Prince Buster and The Skatalites with the late Lloyd Brevette, Lloyd Knibb and Roland Alphonso, the film is gearing up for its first tour through European cinemas.
Don Drummond Biography – Interview with Author Heather Augustyn
without the Skatalites there would be no ska. And without trombonist Don Drummond, there’d be no Skatalites. Journalist Heather Augustyn , author of Ska: An Oral History and the upcoming Ska: The Rhythm of Liberation, has written the first comprehensive biography
Interview with Darren Fordham of Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra
Part 3 of our interview series about the Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra is an interview with Darren Fordham.
The Lee Thompson Interview
In the wake of the Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra’s album release “The Benevolence Of Sister Mary Ignatius”, we were happy to catch Lee Thompson (of Madness) for an interview.
Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra Release The Benevolence Of Sister Mary Ignatius
As the flying man on sax with Madness, Lee “Kix” Thompson has become a true legend in his on right since the days of 2Tone. Now he and his orchestra pay tribute to the Jamaican originators of Ska.
An Interview With Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra have built a unique status in their homeland’s music scene by delivering energetic live performances, top-class albums …
Officially Best British Reggae Band – The Goldmaster Allstars Interview
The Goldmaster Allstars from London have just received the prize for Best British Reggae band at the British Reggae Industry Awards, against strong competition by the likes of Steel Pulse and UB 40.
New York Ska Jazz Ensemble At The Oscars
“Arachnid” from New York Ska Jazz Ensemble’s album ‘Get This’ has been included in the short documentary “Redemption” directed by Jon Alpert and Matthew O’Neill.
The Stranger Cole Interview
In recent years the Jamaican singer and songwriter also gained some fame as the narrator in the film “Rocksteady – The Roots Of Reggae.”
A Look Back At The London International Ska Festival 2012
At Easter 2013, London will host the third London International Ska Festival since its reactivation in 2011. Before we give you the low-down …
Reggae Steady Ska TV – Episode 01 – Dr. Ring Ding
The first time I met Dr. Ring Ding (a.k.a. Richie) was about 25 years ago, when his former band El Bosso & Die Ping Pongs and my former band The Braces played together at a Ska festival.
The Skatalites – 48th Anniversary Tour – Win signed CDs!
European Ska and Reggae fans are in for a real treat: THE SKATALITES have just announced a full tour of …