New music alert! And part proceeds from Sister Nancy's "Teach The Youths" and Mike Love's will support The Alpha School of Music in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sister Nancy and Mike Love are both backed by Naya Rockers, a 10-piece band including guitarist Earl ‘Chinna’ Smith (picked by Rolling Stone as one of the world’s greatest guitarists of all time) members of The Skatalites, John Brown’s Body and Slightly Stoopid, Higher Education was mixed at Bob Marley’s legendary Tuff Gong Studio by Grammy-winning engineer/producer Stephen Stewart (Tuff Gong, Third World).
"teach The youths" - Sister Nancy
The first female dancehall DJ lends her groundbreaking experience and creative expertise to this brand new release. Recorded over a hardcore roots riddim laid down by Naya Rockers, long time Sister Nancy fans will not be disappointed.
"Long Way Down" - Mike Love
Mike Love created an international community of 'revolutionary consciousness music' fans from his base in California. Here, he share advice that will ring true anywhere in the world.
"To be truly impactful,
that was the biggest factor"
“When Nathan approached us, the Alpha link was the real impetus,” said Floki Studio’s Wade Koeman. “Yes, we absolutely love this style of music. And we share the same love for presenting to the world great music with ultra high recording and mixing standards. But the benefit to Alpha and the opportunity to create a project with long term benefits - to be truly impactful - that was the biggest factor.”
Alpha has been called a “dream factory” (NPR/USA) for “legendary musicians” (Jamaica Gleaner) who “helped release the spirit of one of the most musical islands in the world” (The Telegraph/UK). Alpha’s place in Jamaica’s music pantheon can be heard on Alpha Boys School Radio, a 24/7 streaming station that plays music only recorded in whole or in part by Alpha graduates. Click here to listen!
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