the specials

This week we explore the origins of ska from the early days of reggae to two-tone and rocksteady. From the Skatalites to the Specials and everything in between, join me on a journey through the origin story of one of the best genres of rock and punk.

This week, we heard from artists including Phillippe de Vitry, Henry Thomas, and Béla Bartók.

This week we heard music from the likes of Eric Whitacre, The Velvet Underground, The Bonnevilles, and Tedeschi Trucks Band.

This week we listened to music from artists including Ripe, Stevie Wonder, The Humble Cheaters, and Patti Smith. Happy 87th birthday to the late, great Nina Simone.

This week was a bit more rock-centric, with artists including The Jam, The Bangles, and Blondie.

| 2/6/15: Reflections On The Void || 2/13/15: Sacred Love & Liberation ||| 2/20/15: Said It Purged Fear |||| 2/27/15: Crazy Hope In These Days Of Rage bonzo dog doo-dah band / can / cardiacs / death grips / esg / mica levi / miles davis / oingo boingo / oxbow / pil / radiohead […]

black flag / the fall / basement 5 / miles davis / this heat / the specials / the cramps / dead kennedys / esg / the monsoon bassoon / living colour / jingo de lunch


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