Africa Oyé has announced another group of artists for its 2026 festival in Liverpool’s Sefton Park, with Ghorwane, Kobo Town and Awale Jant Band joining…
Africa Oyé Adds Ghorwane, Kobo Town and Awale Jant Band
Tag: ska
Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Pioneer and The Harder They Come Star, Dies At 81
(headline image: Jimmy Cliff – Photo credit: Vision Addict) Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work helped carry reggae into mainstream world…
No Virtuous Woman
The U.K.’s Stuart Wilson has some stern words for “Jezebel,” and his warning is fueled by a ska beat with blues inflections that not only…
Stephen Marley Releases New Album ‘Old Soul’
Stephen Marley – Old Soul (2023) Award-winning Jamaican-American artist Stephen Marley makes a triumphant return with his latest album, Old Soul, after a hiatus of…
An Embarrassment of Riches
I’ve no desire to stem the tide of singles reaching me on a daily basis, but keeping up with the sharing thereof is a challenge.…
First Book on Women in Ska Released to Be Released on International Women’s Day
The book “Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone and One Step Beyond” written by ska music historian Heather Augustyn, will be released on March 8,…
South American Roots Music Band Che Sudaka Releases 10th Album: ’20 años’
Che Sudaka, the Spain-based band featuring Argentine and Colombian musicians, presented its tenth album, ‘20 años,’ today. The new recording features numerous guests and friends…
Global Visions of Ska
Various Artists – Ska Around the World (Putumayo World Music, 2018) Putumayo compilation Ska Around the World takes the listener on a lively trip throughout…
Artist Profiles: Desmond Dekker
Desmond Dekker (born Desmond Adolphus Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica on July 16, 1941) was a ska and reggae singer and songwriter. Together with his backing…
South American and Caribbean Musical Crosspollination
Che Sudaka – Almas Rebeldes (Cavernicola Records, 2017) Almas Rebeldes (Rebel Souls) is the new album by Che Sudaka, a band formed by South American…