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2xLP: Ska Cares
Featuring 18 ska bands from 24 countries, Ska Cares is a global benefit supporting Alpha's music education programme. All tracks were...
George
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Yellowman In Concert
The original King of Dancehall, Yellowman is an alumnus of the Alpha Boys School and a trailblazer for Jamaican music around the world....
George
Mar 251 min read


Selector's choice: Best of Studio One (Vinyl LP)
Alpha Boys School Radio and Jamaica Nice. are pleased to showcase vinyl selections featuring Alpha past students. Each release is...
George
Mar 202 min read


The Skatalites Do Road April/May
All roads lead to California in April and big show in New York on May 3!
George
Mar 131 min read


Timeless Don Drummond
The trombonist made music that speaks for a generation. Here are 5 that are keeping the conversation going. A troubled youth with an...
George
Mar 111 min read


March is For Music Education
This is the time of year we celebrate music education and how you can get involved. Band music education benefits both individuals and...
George
Mar 51 min read


The First Reggae Songs?
Reggae Month is 28 days but it may not have made it even a week if it were not for these two songs... The transition from rocksteady to...
George
Feb 51 min read


Reggae Month 2025
Reggae Month is here and Alpha Boys School Radio has 28 days of activities, music, trivia and prizes lined up for listeners worldwide....
George
Feb 13 min read


Feb 14+15. Wickie Wackie Music Festival, Kingston
This year, the music festival that has traditionally focused on band performances is adding a sound system night and camping for a brand...
George
Feb 11 min read


The Alpha Male of Ska
Remembering Mr Lester Sterling aka Mr Versatile on his birthday January 31. Lester Sterling in his element. Jamaica’s very own “Mr...
Brittany Jackson
Jan 312 min read

Island music Conference Feb 19-23
The annual hub for artistes and music professionals, IMC2025 sees music as a change maker for the region, and the world. Attendees can...
George
Jan 281 min read


Jazz Is For Lunch Jan 30th
The first 2025 staging of Jazz In The Lobby hosted by the Alpha School of Music (click here) welcomes special guest guitarist, Kenroy...
George
Jan 221 min read

Happy Birthday Mr Foster!
Alpha past student, Winston 'Yellowman' Foster, celebrates 69 years today. The King wears the AKJ tee shirt at Alpha Boys School in 2014....
Brittany Jackson
Jan 151 min read


Selector Ilawi Still Does It For The Love
On his birthday, January 15th we salute Alpha Boys School past student, former professional drummer and long time selector for the iconic...
George
Jan 151 min read


Bday Blessings. Wilton 'Bogey' Gaynair, 1927-1973
Born January 11, 2027, Gaynair spent much of his career outside of the international spotlight, building a small but dedicated body of...
George
Jan 112 min read


NYC Is For Lovers 14 Feb
Three of Jamaica's superstars—Shaggy, Sean Paul, and Beres Hammond—are set to share the stage for the first time ever in what promises to...
George
Jan 91 min read


Bday Blessings. Alphonso 'Dizzy' Reece, 5 Jan 1931
The son of a silent film pianist, 93-year old Reece attended Alpha Boys School along with classmates Joe Harriot and Wilton 'Bogey'...
George
Jan 61 min read


Los Skatalites Estara en Ecuador
Ecuador prepárate! 60 años de ska llegan a un pueblo cerca de ti! Las presentaciones de Los Skatatites contarán con el ex alumno de...
George
Dec 11, 20241 min read

8 Christmas songs to put you in a merry mood
Enjoy the Alpha Christmas Playlist from Alpha Boys School Radio! The Alpha Christmas Playlist features a mix of reggae, foundation...
Brittany Jackson
Dec 1, 20241 min read


The Alpha Christmas Festival, THurs Dec 12
Tis the season! The Alpha Christmas Festival is back for its biggest yet thanks to the support of the American Friends of Jamaica, Mercy...
George
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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