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.
Interviews
This Is Not A Bodysnatchers Reunion – The Rhoda Dakar Interview
As singer in The Bodysnatchers and The Special A.K.A., Rhoda Dakar secured her place in the music history books a …
Groundation – Music is serious – The Interview
“Miracle” is the title of Groundation’s excellent new album (released on October 21st) and while they might not be able to save the planet, their positive energy is highly infectious.
Style Scott – A Change Must Come
A few days ago the shocking news reached us that Style Scott, drummer extraordinaire and leader of Dub Syndicate was …
Reggae Hit Europe – The Aggrolites Interview
The Aggrolites Interview: Ten years after their first European tour, the famous inventors of Dirty Reggae are coming back once again for a whole month. A lot has changed in the meantime. The Aggrolites have pretty much changed the whole game, their influence on the global Ska scene can hardly be overstated.
The Buster Shuffle Naked Interview
You can feel the expectation surrounding the release of Buster Shuffle’s third album „Naked“.
All Around The World – The Melbourne Ska Orchestra Interview
How do you top having your debut release named the 2013 Album of the Year by the jury at REGGAE …
Music Is Like Your Heartbeat – An Interview With Monty Alexander
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading jazz musicians. On top of an impressive solo career (70+ releases), Monty Alexander has also played with just about everybody—from Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Sonny Rollins to Ernest Ranglin, Sly and Robbie and many of the ska originators.
Derrick Harriott – Music is a feeling!
Derrick Harriott is the producer of Rocksteady classics like „Stop That Train“, „The Loser“ and so many others. It would be a bold understatement to call him underrated.
Blending 2Tone Ska And New Wave – The Rude Boy George Interview
NY-based Rude Boy George is receiving a lot of attention for the fun way it blends the two best things to come out of the 70s and 80s—2Tone ska and New Wave.
New Orleans meets Jamaica – Interview with the Toulouse Skanking Foundation
One band on the list for the Album Of The Year 2013 at Reggae Steady Ska that received a lot of attention was Toulouse Skanking Foundation, a seven-piece outfit from the southwest of France.
The Trojan Story – From Jamaica To The UK – An Interview With Manager Rob Bell
During the late 60s and early 70s Rob Bell held key posts at Island and its cousin Trojan overseeing what many view as the reggae explosion in the United Kingdom.
Sublime with Rome – Nice Guys and Troublemakers
Trying to replace the lead singer of a famous band is always tricky and rarely works. Giving the job to …
Listen to Alpha Boys School Radio – An Interview
Most ska fans around the world know about Alpha Boys School. It’s where many of the inventors of this music …
Keith & Tex – It’s a Long Story!
This is the story of Keith & Tex. And it is quite a story, even by Jamaican standards. Kingston, Jamaica, 1967. It’s the height of the rocksteady era…
Maroon Town – Back In Action, Ready To Fight The Power!
Together with other pioneers like Potato 5, the Trojans or the (original) Hotknives, Maroon Town were part of a wave of exciting new Ska bands who rejuvenated the global Ska scene as what became to be known as “Third Wave Ska”.
The Ultimate Fantasy Slackers Tribute Album
In their more than 20 years together, The Slackers have recorded an impressive number of great albums. And even though Vic Ruggiero once played keyboards on a couple of Pink tracks, they themselves have not had commercial success on a wider level yet.
Pauline Black Of The Selecter – The 60 Minute Interview Part 4 Of 4
In October 2013 Pauline Black is not only having lots of shows with PIL in the UK. The first lady of 2Tone is also celebrating a BIG birthday. Which makes it a perfect time to publish an interview she was nice enough to do with me (Joachim) late this summer via phone.
Pauline Black Of The Selecter – The 60 Minute Interview Part 3 of 4
In October 2013 Pauline Black is not only having lots of shows with PIL in the UK. The first lady of 2Tone is also celebrating a BIG birthday. Which makes it a perfect time to publish an interview she was nice enough to do with me (Joachim) late this summer via phone.
Pauline Black Of The Selecter – The 60 Minute Interview Part 2 of 4
In October 2013 Pauline Black is not only having lots of shows with PIL in the UK. The first lady of 2Tone is also celebrating a BIG birthday. Which makes it a perfect time to publish an interview she was nice enough to do with me (Joachim) late this summer via phone.