Skabook: Notes on the Record
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Heather Augustyn, author of eight books on ska and Jamaican music history. Dedicated to amplifying information about ska. skabook.com
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May 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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This article in The Star from Sept. 1964 features Lloyd Knibb, a young 33-year-old master who was ranked the top ska drummer in Jamaica. Here he tells how he helped to develop the ska beat. He told me all about it too, which I wrote about in my book Ska: An Oral History at skabook.com.
#ska #jamaica
#ska #jamaica
May 7, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This article in The Star from Sept. 1964 features Lloyd Knibb, a young 33-year-old master who was ranked the top ska drummer in Jamaica. Here he tells how he helped to develop the ska beat. He told me all about it too, which I wrote about in my book Ska: An Oral History at skabook.com.
#ska #jamaica
#ska #jamaica
Hard to believe that five years ago, on May 5, 2020, we lost the legendary Millie Small. Read her story as she told it to me here: skabook.com/songbirds/
#SkaMusic #MillieSmall #jamaica #MyBoyLollipop
#SkaMusic #MillieSmall #jamaica #MyBoyLollipop
Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music
In a music world that was rougher than rough, where men took monikers of royalty and machismo like Duke and King and Lord; where boastful ringleaders fired guns into the air after descending a thro…
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May 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Hard to believe that five years ago, on May 5, 2020, we lost the legendary Millie Small. Read her story as she told it to me here: skabook.com/songbirds/
#SkaMusic #MillieSmall #jamaica #MyBoyLollipop
#SkaMusic #MillieSmall #jamaica #MyBoyLollipop
On May 4th, 2004, Clement “Coxsone” Seymour Dodd died at the age of 72. A few years ago Tony Sarabia recorded this segment about Coxsone for WBEZ, the NPR station in Chicago. Celebrate the life of Coxsone Dodd, and celebrate public media by fighting back here: protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/
Global Notes: Remembering legendary Jamaican producer Coxsone Dodd
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May 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
On May 4th, 2004, Clement “Coxsone” Seymour Dodd died at the age of 72. A few years ago Tony Sarabia recorded this segment about Coxsone for WBEZ, the NPR station in Chicago. Celebrate the life of Coxsone Dodd, and celebrate public media by fighting back here: protectmypublicmedia.org/rsc-emails/
Happy May Day, and Happy Birthday to Alpha Boys School! Alpha was officially founded on this day in 1890. Read all about this legendary institution in my book on Alpha, available here: skabook.com/alpha-boys-s...
#ska #reggae #alphaboysschool #jamaica #kingston
#ska #reggae #alphaboysschool #jamaica #kingston
Alpha Boys School: Cradle Of Jamaican Music
The true story of the school that started a musical revolution. Ska and reggae music has reverbarated around the planet but without the musical brilliance of the graduates of Jamaica’s Alpha …
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May 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Happy May Day, and Happy Birthday to Alpha Boys School! Alpha was officially founded on this day in 1890. Read all about this legendary institution in my book on Alpha, available here: skabook.com/alpha-boys-s...
#ska #reggae #alphaboysschool #jamaica #kingston
#ska #reggae #alphaboysschool #jamaica #kingston
Cedric Im Brooks was born on April 27 1943 and attended Alpha Boys School. Later in life he performed with the reformed Skatalites and was a founding member of the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari and Light of Saba. Legend.
www.alphaboysschoolradio.com
#reggae #ska #jamaica
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#reggae #ska #jamaica
April 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Cedric Im Brooks was born on April 27 1943 and attended Alpha Boys School. Later in life he performed with the reformed Skatalites and was a founding member of the Mystic Revelation of Rastafari and Light of Saba. Legend.
www.alphaboysschoolradio.com
#reggae #ska #jamaica
www.alphaboysschoolradio.com
#reggae #ska #jamaica
If you ever find yourself anywhere near Coventry, the 2 Tone Village is a must see. Everyone there does this out of deep love for the music and to make sure Coventry’s history remembers the impact of ska. The memorabilia is incredible and they have shops, restaurants, and live events.
#2Tone #ska
#2Tone #ska
April 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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April 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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On April 24, 1954, Winston Churchill was knighted, thus becoming Sir Winston Churchill. Commemorate the occasion by listening to the work of some real royalty—Duke Reid, Sir Coxsone Dodd, Prince Buster, Lord Creator, and King Edwards.
#ska #skamusic #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica
#ska #skamusic #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica
April 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
On April 24, 1954, Winston Churchill was knighted, thus becoming Sir Winston Churchill. Commemorate the occasion by listening to the work of some real royalty—Duke Reid, Sir Coxsone Dodd, Prince Buster, Lord Creator, and King Edwards.
#ska #skamusic #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica
#ska #skamusic #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica
This photo of Michael Manley, Bob Marley, & Edward Seaga was taken on April 22 1978 during the One Love Peace Concert, the first show upon returning from London after being shot. The photo was taken by Howard Moo Young. Read more here: emc.edu.jm/tiac/1131098...
#reggae #BobMarley #jamaica #onelove
#reggae #BobMarley #jamaica #onelove
April 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This photo of Michael Manley, Bob Marley, & Edward Seaga was taken on April 22 1978 during the One Love Peace Concert, the first show upon returning from London after being shot. The photo was taken by Howard Moo Young. Read more here: emc.edu.jm/tiac/1131098...
#reggae #BobMarley #jamaica #onelove
#reggae #BobMarley #jamaica #onelove
Just saw the This Is New Tone @badtimerecords.bsky.social documentary screened by @abbeyproductions.bsky.social at the Pop Culture Association conference in New Orleans! So many familiar faces and so much fun! #ska @catbiteband.bsky.social @badoperation.bsky.social @skatunenetwork.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Just saw the This Is New Tone @badtimerecords.bsky.social documentary screened by @abbeyproductions.bsky.social at the Pop Culture Association conference in New Orleans! So many familiar faces and so much fun! #ska @catbiteband.bsky.social @badoperation.bsky.social @skatunenetwork.bsky.social
60 years ago, this ad appeared in the Jamaica Gleaner. Lynn Taitt is a legendary rocksteady guitarist and has been credited with crafted the first rocksteady bassline on the song "Take It Easy" by vocalist Hopeton Lewis.
#ska #reggae #reggaemusic #skamusic #rocksteady #jamaica
#ska #reggae #reggaemusic #skamusic #rocksteady #jamaica
April 16, 2025 at 3:35 AM
60 years ago, this ad appeared in the Jamaica Gleaner. Lynn Taitt is a legendary rocksteady guitarist and has been credited with crafted the first rocksteady bassline on the song "Take It Easy" by vocalist Hopeton Lewis.
#ska #reggae #reggaemusic #skamusic #rocksteady #jamaica
#ska #reggae #reggaemusic #skamusic #rocksteady #jamaica
On April 14, 1984, the Dutch pop-ska band Doe Maar played their farewell concert in Den Bosch, Netherlands. They were very popular in the Netherlands and have been called the Dutch Beatles. Check out their sound and you can definitely hear the early 80s ska revival!
#doemaar #ska #skapunk #2tone
#doemaar #ska #skapunk #2tone
Doe Maar - De bom (1983)
YouTube video by Dutch Music Channel
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April 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It was on April 13, 1973 that one of the most iconic and powerful albums of all time was released--Catch A Fire by The Wailers. I've only seen one in the flesh once at a museum. Anyone own this baby?
#BobMarley #reggae #catchafire #islandrecords #chrisblackwell #jamaica
#BobMarley #reggae #catchafire #islandrecords #chrisblackwell #jamaica
April 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
It was on April 13, 1973 that one of the most iconic and powerful albums of all time was released--Catch A Fire by The Wailers. I've only seen one in the flesh once at a museum. Anyone own this baby?
#BobMarley #reggae #catchafire #islandrecords #chrisblackwell #jamaica
#BobMarley #reggae #catchafire #islandrecords #chrisblackwell #jamaica
Herbie Hancock was born on April 12 1940. His song “Watermelon Man” became a popular hit by Mongo Santamaria and was also recorded by Baba Brooks as well as Byron Lee. Have a listen and tip your hat to Herbie Hancock for penning this crucial tune!
#ska #jazz #herbiehancock #mongosantamaria #jamaica
#ska #jazz #herbiehancock #mongosantamaria #jamaica
Baba Brooks - Watermelon Man
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April 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Herbie Hancock was born on April 12 1940. His song “Watermelon Man” became a popular hit by Mongo Santamaria and was also recorded by Baba Brooks as well as Byron Lee. Have a listen and tip your hat to Herbie Hancock for penning this crucial tune!
#ska #jazz #herbiehancock #mongosantamaria #jamaica
#ska #jazz #herbiehancock #mongosantamaria #jamaica
The first space shuttle was launched on April 11 1981. Remember the Columbia with Tommy McCook's Rocket Ship featuring toaster Sir Lord Comic who likely patterned these lyrics after American DJ Douglas “Jocko” Henderson's vocalizations on his radio show, Rocket Ship.
#ska #jamaica #spaceshuttle
#ska #jamaica #spaceshuttle
ROCKET SHIP - TOMMYMCCOOK AND THE BABA BROOKS BAND
YouTube video by Jahbuzzz
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April 11, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The first space shuttle was launched on April 11 1981. Remember the Columbia with Tommy McCook's Rocket Ship featuring toaster Sir Lord Comic who likely patterned these lyrics after American DJ Douglas “Jocko” Henderson's vocalizations on his radio show, Rocket Ship.
#ska #jamaica #spaceshuttle
#ska #jamaica #spaceshuttle
On April 10, 2014 Cat Stevens was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What does he have to do with ska? In 1973 Stevens recorded his album Foreigner in Jamaica at Dynamic Sounds, the studio owned by Byron Lee who popularized ska with his Dragonaires.
#ska #jamaica #catstevens #byronlee
#ska #jamaica #catstevens #byronlee
April 10, 2025 at 3:20 AM
On April 10, 2014 Cat Stevens was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. What does he have to do with ska? In 1973 Stevens recorded his album Foreigner in Jamaica at Dynamic Sounds, the studio owned by Byron Lee who popularized ska with his Dragonaires.
#ska #jamaica #catstevens #byronlee
#ska #jamaica #catstevens #byronlee
On April 9, 2002, the funeral for The Queen Mother was held at Westminster Abbey. Did you know the Queen Mother loved ska? The Jamaica Gleaner, Feb. 25 1965 says she attended a ska performance, "her eyes lighting up as she waved her hand in demonstration." As close to skanking as we’ll get!
#ska
#ska
April 9, 2025 at 3:53 AM
On April 9, 2002, the funeral for The Queen Mother was held at Westminster Abbey. Did you know the Queen Mother loved ska? The Jamaica Gleaner, Feb. 25 1965 says she attended a ska performance, "her eyes lighting up as she waved her hand in demonstration." As close to skanking as we’ll get!
#ska
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On April 8 2013, we lost Annette Funicello, one of the Mousketeers. She also taught Bob Hope how to dance the Jamaica Ska in 1964: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLY...
& she danced and sang Jamaica Ska in the 1980s Back to the Beach with Fishbone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_7...
#AnnetteFunicello #ska
& she danced and sang Jamaica Ska in the 1980s Back to the Beach with Fishbone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_7...
#AnnetteFunicello #ska
Annette Funicello and Bob Hope - Jamaica Ska
YouTube video by John1948OneB
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April 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
On April 8 2013, we lost Annette Funicello, one of the Mousketeers. She also taught Bob Hope how to dance the Jamaica Ska in 1964: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLY...
& she danced and sang Jamaica Ska in the 1980s Back to the Beach with Fishbone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_7...
#AnnetteFunicello #ska
& she danced and sang Jamaica Ska in the 1980s Back to the Beach with Fishbone:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_7...
#AnnetteFunicello #ska
Exciting! Getting ready to give my talk: Heaven Will Protect the Working Girl: (Re)constructing Jamaica Music History with Women's Stories.
April 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Exciting! Getting ready to give my talk: Heaven Will Protect the Working Girl: (Re)constructing Jamaica Music History with Women's Stories.
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Jim and Greg sit down with author Heather Augustyn (@skabook.bsky.social) to dive into the role of women in the British ska scene. Heather highlights five incredible female artists who made their mark in the scene, overcoming significant challenges: bit.ly/4l9Jrzh
April 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Jim and Greg sit down with author Heather Augustyn (@skabook.bsky.social) to dive into the role of women in the British ska scene. Heather highlights five incredible female artists who made their mark in the scene, overcoming significant challenges: bit.ly/4l9Jrzh
Thank you so much, @unclecon.bsky.social ! Grateful.
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I dedicated two episodes of UNCLE CON'S DINER to songs from Heather's incredible book! Listen to her interview on SOUND OPINIONS to learn more about women in ska and 2 Tone!
Sound Opinions is up! So excited! Have a listen, and thank you so much Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot! soundopinions.org/show/1009
March 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Thank you so much, @unclecon.bsky.social ! Grateful.
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Sound Opinions is up! So excited! Have a listen, and thank you so much Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot! soundopinions.org/show/1009
Sound Opinions #1009: Women in Ska & Opinions on Throwing MusesSound Opinions
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opini...
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March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sound Opinions is up! So excited! Have a listen, and thank you so much Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot! soundopinions.org/show/1009
Tune in to Sound Opinions @soundopinions.bsky.social this Friday when I will be talking with @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond!
#ska #2Tone #rudegirls
#ska #2Tone #rudegirls
March 28, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Tune in to Sound Opinions @soundopinions.bsky.social this Friday when I will be talking with @jimderogatis.bsky.social and @gregkot.bsky.social about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond!
#ska #2Tone #rudegirls
#ska #2Tone #rudegirls