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
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
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
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
Get your copy now! @someskaband.bsky.social
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
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
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
#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.
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
March 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Today marks six years since we lost Ranking Roger. Beautiful soul. Celebrate his life by putting on some of his tunes and singing along. Love love love.
#ska #2tone #thebeat #rankingroger
#ska #2tone #thebeat #rankingroger
March 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today marks six years since we lost Ranking Roger. Beautiful soul. Celebrate his life by putting on some of his tunes and singing along. Love love love.
#ska #2tone #thebeat #rankingroger
#ska #2tone #thebeat #rankingroger
60 years ago today, Miriam Makeba performed in Jamaica and sold out all shows at the Regal Theatre. Two years later, in 1967, Patsy Todd recorded her version of a Miriam Makeba song, "Pata Pata Rock Steady," likely influenced by Makeba's visit. Have a listen:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJJ...
#ska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJJ...
#ska
March 26, 2025 at 3:52 AM
60 years ago today, Miriam Makeba performed in Jamaica and sold out all shows at the Regal Theatre. Two years later, in 1967, Patsy Todd recorded her version of a Miriam Makeba song, "Pata Pata Rock Steady," likely influenced by Makeba's visit. Have a listen:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJJ...
#ska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJJ...
#ska
I'll be on next week's episode of Sound Opinions #1009! We recorded the show while I was at the @supernovaska.bsky.social last Sept. and it will air on Friday, March 28! We're talking about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone! www.soundopinions.org
@soundopinions.bsky.social #ska #2Tone #skamusic #women
@soundopinions.bsky.social #ska #2Tone #skamusic #women
March 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I'll be on next week's episode of Sound Opinions #1009! We recorded the show while I was at the @supernovaska.bsky.social last Sept. and it will air on Friday, March 28! We're talking about Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone! www.soundopinions.org
@soundopinions.bsky.social #ska #2Tone #skamusic #women
@soundopinions.bsky.social #ska #2Tone #skamusic #women
George Foreman died today at the age of 76. Celebrate with Big Youth’s song “Foreman Versus Frazier.”
Here's a photo I took of Big Youth when I saw him perform years back in Kingston and a link to Big Youth's big chune: youtu.be/RpTVynKZtXs?...
#georgeforeman #reggae #jamaica #BigYouth #boxing
Here's a photo I took of Big Youth when I saw him perform years back in Kingston and a link to Big Youth's big chune: youtu.be/RpTVynKZtXs?...
#georgeforeman #reggae #jamaica #BigYouth #boxing
March 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
George Foreman died today at the age of 76. Celebrate with Big Youth’s song “Foreman Versus Frazier.”
Here's a photo I took of Big Youth when I saw him perform years back in Kingston and a link to Big Youth's big chune: youtu.be/RpTVynKZtXs?...
#georgeforeman #reggae #jamaica #BigYouth #boxing
Here's a photo I took of Big Youth when I saw him perform years back in Kingston and a link to Big Youth's big chune: youtu.be/RpTVynKZtXs?...
#georgeforeman #reggae #jamaica #BigYouth #boxing
Happy birthday to Terry Hall, born on March 19, 1959. Here are two photos I took of him over the years and feel so fortunate to have seen him perform. Celebrate his life with his music! Ska wouldn’t sound the same without Terry Hall.
Love love love.
#Ska #2Tone #TheSpecials #TerryHall #80s
Love love love.
#Ska #2Tone #TheSpecials #TerryHall #80s
March 19, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Happy birthday to Terry Hall, born on March 19, 1959. Here are two photos I took of him over the years and feel so fortunate to have seen him perform. Celebrate his life with his music! Ska wouldn’t sound the same without Terry Hall.
Love love love.
#Ska #2Tone #TheSpecials #TerryHall #80s
Love love love.
#Ska #2Tone #TheSpecials #TerryHall #80s
Yep! Have one hanging on my office wall!
March 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Yep! Have one hanging on my office wall!
Broadcasts from Miami, New Orleans, and Nashville could be picked up in Jamaica on radios. Musicians blended these sounds of American shuffle blues with jazz and mento to produce ska. This advert in the Daily Gleaner 12-19-1956 shows these radios.
#ska #reggae #rocksteady #jamaica #radio #R&B
#ska #reggae #rocksteady #jamaica #radio #R&B
March 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The Pretenders were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2005 and Chrissie Hynde has a link to ska! She sang backup for the Specials on Nite Klub and Stupid Marriage. She says: I do remember being in the studio up to a point. Until I got wasted.
#ska #2tone #thepretenders #80s
#ska #2tone #thepretenders #80s
March 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The Pretenders were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2005 and Chrissie Hynde has a link to ska! She sang backup for the Specials on Nite Klub and Stupid Marriage. She says: I do remember being in the studio up to a point. Until I got wasted.
#ska #2tone #thepretenders #80s
#ska #2tone #thepretenders #80s
On Mar. 13 2006, Blondie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Blondie has many connections to ska--one is the Bodysnatchers performed for Debbie Harry's birthday bash on Dec. 29 1979 at the Embassy Club. Here's a photo of Chris Stein and Debbie Harry from the party.
#ska #blondie #80s
#ska #blondie #80s
March 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
King Charles loves Millie Small!
In his new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room,” King Charles tells of his fondness for Millie’s massively important song, “My Boy Lollipop!” He says her “gifts have so greatly enriched our country.” Agreed!
#ska #milliesmall #kingcharles #music #jamaica #UK
In his new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room,” King Charles tells of his fondness for Millie’s massively important song, “My Boy Lollipop!” He says her “gifts have so greatly enriched our country.” Agreed!
#ska #milliesmall #kingcharles #music #jamaica #UK
March 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
King Charles loves Millie Small!
In his new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room,” King Charles tells of his fondness for Millie’s massively important song, “My Boy Lollipop!” He says her “gifts have so greatly enriched our country.” Agreed!
#ska #milliesmall #kingcharles #music #jamaica #UK
In his new Apple Music show, “The King’s Music Room,” King Charles tells of his fondness for Millie’s massively important song, “My Boy Lollipop!” He says her “gifts have so greatly enriched our country.” Agreed!
#ska #milliesmall #kingcharles #music #jamaica #UK
