Ska

'Stand Down Margaret'- When The Beat brought anti-Thatcher rebellion to children’s television

‘Stand Down Margaret’: When The Beat brought anti-Thatcher rebellion to children’s television

Punk, politics, and Keith Chegwin…

Jun 15, 2024

Rhoda Dakar - Singer - Musician

Rhoda Dakar: the enduring brilliance of 2 Tone’s leading lady

A timeless voice…

Jun 12, 2024

Five Easy Masterpieces- an introduction to ska music - 2024

Five Easy Masterpieces: an introduction to ska music

Essential records from across the genre’s history.

May 21, 2024

'Tighten Up'- the compilation album which sparked a subculture revolution - Trojan Records

‘Tighten Up’: the compilation album which sparked a subculture revolution

A revolutionary release.

Apr 2, 2024

Far Out 40- The best tracks produced by Studio One

Far Out 40: The best tracks produced by Studio One

A vitally important record label.

Mar 27, 2024

Rico Rodriguez - The Specials - Trombonista - 1980s

Rico Rodriguez: how a trombonist embodied the ska revolution

An incredible legacy that very few musicians will ever achieve…

Mar 4, 2024

The women who made Trojan Records

The women who made Trojan Records

Infiltrating the male-dominated genre.

Feb 27, 2024

Dandy Livingstone - 1971 - Trojan Records

Dandy Livingstone: the man who brought rocksteady to the UK

A true pioneer.

Jan 31, 2024

Hear Me Out - Third-wave ska was an insult to the genre - 2023

Hear Me Out: Third-wave ska was an insult to the genre

Bland and ignorant of its roots.

Dec 22, 2023

Sound of A City- roots and revolution in Kingston, Jamaica

Sound of a City: roots and revolution in Kingston, Jamaica

The birthplace of ska, reggae and dub.

Feb 20, 2023

Off The Beaten Track: A brief history of reggae

Forever loving Jah.

Jul 18, 2021

The Beat's Ranking Roger has passed away at age 56

The Beat’s Ranking Roger has passed away at age 56

RIP

Mar 27, 2019