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Hortense Ellis

Hortense Ellis, born 18 April, 1941

One of the finest female voices to come out of Jamaica, Hortense Ellis, would have been 77 years old today. …

Albums Released in March 2018

Check our list of Reggae Steady Ska albums released in March 2018. What's your favourite? Do you want to make …

New Buster Shuffle tour dates!

We have long been friends with Buster Shuffle and are happy to support their tour presenting the top album “I’ll …

This Is Ska – 20 Years Ska Madness

A few days before the 20th anniversary of This Is Ska festival, the accompanying compilation album arrived from Pork Pie …

Freedom Sounds Festival 2016

The fourth edition is of the Freedom Sounds festival is soon to come. We can expect two nights to remember. …

Our Album Of The Month June 2015 Is …

… “Subculture” by The Selecter. Thanks to everyone who took part in the voting, to The Expanders, whose album “Hustling …

These Are The Nominees For Album Of The Month June 2015

Which releases can be nominated as Album Of The Month 2015?

have a ska, rocksteady, early reggae sound or feel.
can be listened to on the Net (at least in parts), via bandcamp, amazon, itunes etc.
Are an album, at least 20 minutes long. ..

Our Album Of The Month May 2015 Is …

… “Stompin’ & Rollin’ by the North East Ska Jazz Orchestra. Thanks to everyone who took part in the voting, …

These Are The Nominees For Album Of The Month May 2015

Which releases can be nominated as Album Of The Month 2015?

have a ska, rocksteady, early reggae sound or feel.
can be listened to on the Net (at least in parts), via bandcamp, amazon, itunes etc.
Are an album, at least 20 minutes long. ..

Our Album Of The Month April 2015 Is …

… “Big Shot” by the Soul Radics. Thanks to everyone who took part in the voting, John Brown’s Body, The …

These Are The Nominees For Album Of The Month April 2015

Which releases can be nominated as Album Of The Month 2015?

have a ska, rocksteady, early reggae sound or feel.
can be listened to on the Net (at least in parts), via bandcamp, amazon, itunes etc.
Are an album, at least 20 minutes long. ..

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