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The Swinging Cats
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During the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed co… read moreDuring the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed constantly over the short period the band was in existence (pratically on a weekly basis). For a whi… read moreDuring the height of 80's Ska revival, The Swinging Cats were signed, for a short period, to the 2 Tone label. The line-up changed constantly over the short period the band was in existence (pratically on a weekly basis). For a while there was also a girl on backing vocals, Val, who was goi… read more -
Potato 5
3,317 listeners
The Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalis… read moreThe Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalists including Floyd Lloyd, Laurel "The Godfather of Ska" Aitken, and Spyder Johnson (who … read moreThe Potato 5 were a 1960’s styled Jamaican Ska group from London, who played from 1983 until 1989. The band featured various lead vocalists including Floyd Lloyd, Laurel "The Godfather of Ska" Aitken, and Spyder Johnson (who went on to drum for The Nutty Boys-an early 90s Ska band for… read more -
King Django
17,603 listeners
King Django, also known as Jeff Baker, is a fixture of the New York ska scene, having led such bands as Skinnerbox and Stubborn All-Stars. … read moreKing Django, also known as Jeff Baker, is a fixture of the New York ska scene, having led such bands as Skinnerbox and Stubborn All-Stars. Since 1986, Django has been playing, touring and recording with a series of NY based bands includi… read moreKing Django, also known as Jeff Baker, is a fixture of the New York ska scene, having led such bands as Skinnerbox and Stubborn All-Stars. Since 1986, Django has been playing, touring and recording with a series of NY based bands including The Boilers and Murphy's Law while at the same time … read more -
Special Beat
17,830 listeners
Special Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wikiSpecial Beat is a 2 Tone/Ska Revival band made up of former members of The Beat and The Specials. The group has released several live albums. View wiki -
Lloyd Brevett
2,785 listeners
Lloyd Brevett (1 August 1931 – 3 May 2012) was a Jamaican double bassist, and a founding member of The Skatalites. He was born in Kingston,… read moreLloyd Brevett (1 August 1931 – 3 May 2012) was a Jamaican double bassist, and a founding member of The Skatalites. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, was a rastafarian, and a brother of The Melodians member, Tony Brevett. He toured many c… read moreLloyd Brevett (1 August 1931 – 3 May 2012) was a Jamaican double bassist, and a founding member of The Skatalites. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, was a rastafarian, and a brother of The Melodians member, Tony Brevett. He toured many countries of the world with The Skatalites. He produced two S… read more -
Owen & Leon Silveras
12,851 listeners
Owen & Leon Silvera were brothers who later renamed themselves The Black Brothers, a.k.a. Grey Brothers and who cut quite a few sides d… read moreOwen & Leon Silvera were brothers who later renamed themselves The Black Brothers, a.k.a. Grey Brothers and who cut quite a few sides during the ska period, including 'The Fits Is On Me', 'Koo Koo Do' with Strange… read moreOwen & Leon Silvera were brothers who later renamed themselves The Black Brothers, a.k.a. Grey Brothers and who cut quite a few sides during the ska period, including 'The Fits Is On Me', 'Koo Koo Do' with Stranger Cole, 'Skill And Craft' with The Skatalites befo… read more -
Pressure Cooker
7,347 listeners
Pressure Cooker is an original roots reggae, rocksteady and ska band. The nine-piece group was founded in 1997. Based in Boston, Massachuse… read morePressure Cooker is an original roots reggae, rocksteady and ska band. The nine-piece group was founded in 1997. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Pressure Cooker has performed for a decade, independently releasing five full length albums. … read morePressure Cooker is an original roots reggae, rocksteady and ska band. The nine-piece group was founded in 1997. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Pressure Cooker has performed for a decade, independently releasing five full length albums. Fronted by lead singer Craig Akira Fujita and backed by a rh… read more -
Enjoint
1,240 listeners
Tutto ebbe inizio a Padova nel lontano 1995 con la nascita di un'idea partorita da giovani menti confuse, con opinioni e gusti contras… read moreTutto ebbe inizio a Padova nel lontano 1995 con la nascita di un'idea partorita da giovani menti confuse, con opinioni e gusti contrastanti, ma accomunate da uno stesso sogno e dalla necessità di creare un'alternativa musicale … read moreTutto ebbe inizio a Padova nel lontano 1995 con la nascita di un'idea partorita da giovani menti confuse, con opinioni e gusti contrastanti, ma accomunate da uno stesso sogno e dalla necessità di creare un'alternativa musicale al monotono panorama locale. L'anno successivo quest… read more -
Val Bennett & His Selected Group
1,621 listeners
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Byron Lee
27,646 listeners
Byron Lee and the Dragonaires is one of the best known Jamaican bands. Lee played a crucial pioneering role in bringing Jamaican music to t… read moreByron Lee and the Dragonaires is one of the best known Jamaican bands. Lee played a crucial pioneering role in bringing Jamaican music to the world. Formed in 1956 and playing a big band-ska sound their big break came in the first James … read moreByron Lee and the Dragonaires is one of the best known Jamaican bands. Lee played a crucial pioneering role in bringing Jamaican music to the world. Formed in 1956 and playing a big band-ska sound their big break came in the first James Bond film Dr. No, where they appeared as the band in the sce… read more