Desmond Dekker, born 16 July 1941, died 25 May 2006
Desmond Dekker (16 July 1941 – 25 May 2006) There are only a handful Jamaicans that have written hits the …
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Producer Mitch Girio on his work with Jamaican singer Susan Cadogan
Prior to the upcoming shows that Susan Cadogan will be playing in Europe in 2018, we shot a few questions at a man who has helped the singer come up with exciting new tunes so that she needn’t solely rely on her (nonetheless impressive) back catalogue. Canadian producer Mitch Girio talks about how they worked together without ever meeting in person.
2 Fab New Ska & Reggae Albums – August 2015
August 2015 has been another quiet month for Reggae Steady Ska album releases, if we haven’t missed a lot. The list …
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.
London International Ska Festival 2013 – Interview And Ticket Giveaway
If you like Ska you should support the London International Ska Festival. Note: We’re not saying this because Sean gives away some tickets, but because we mean it.
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.”
Album Review: Jimmy Cliff – Rebirth
If you came to Ska and Reggae music in the 1980s – like my gang and I did – your …