Friday, April 29, 2011

Reflections On The London International Ska Festival: An Eyewitness Report

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Oh how I wish I had been able to cross the pond to attend the London International Ska Festival (LISF) at the Clapham Grand Theatre this p...
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Poly Styrene Goes Rocksteady: 1976 Reggae Single Pre-Dates X-Ray Spex

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As a fitting tribute to Poly Styrene who passed away yesterday at 53 from breast cancer, I wanted to honor her musical memory with a rare r...
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Dave Wakeling To Lead Sponsored Walk Of Coventry '2-Tone Trail' On April 30th

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Hot on the heels of a 'prodigal sons returns' like show at the London International Ska Festival on Saturday night. English Beat fr...
Friday, April 22, 2011

Reggae Fi Peach: Remembering An Activist Murdered by The British Police

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Tomorrow, Saturday April 23rd 2011 marks the 32nd anniversary of the murder of Blair Peach at the hands of London's Metropolitan Police...
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Story Behind The Members Reggae Version Of Kraftwerk's "The Model'

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I have to admit that the first time I heard 'The Model' it was not the classic Kraftwerk electro version but an awe inspiring regg...
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Mick Jones & The Beat/General Public: A Musical Appreciation Society

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I'm off to see Big Audio Dynamite this week at the fabled Roseland Ballroom here in New York City.  I feel lucky to catch one of only t...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Brixton Riots Provoke A Musical Response From 2-Tone & Reggae Artists

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The Brixton Riots kicked off 30 years ago this week in London on April 11, 1981. Following sharply on the heels of riots almost exactly a y...
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