Remembering Lester ‘Ska’ Sterling
By: Carter Van Pelt Skatalites founding member and saxophonist Lester Sterling, O.D., passed away on May 16th at the age of 87. A product of Alpha Boys School’s illustrious music
How Crucial is Crucial Riddim? Very!
In the 1970’s, two women were crucial to Reggae, particularly the visibility of the genre. Those two women are Reba Davis and Susan Stockstill. From photos to merchandise to
Peer to Peer with Kevoy Burton
Ghana based Jamaican TV star, actor and restaurant co-owner, Kevoy Burton makes sure that Jamaican cuisine is front and center in Ghana. A popular hotspot with locals and visitors to
Reggae Month 2023 Planning Underway
Planning for the highly anticipated Reggae Month is now underway, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. “February is Reggae Month, and we are looking at a series
Paul McCartney Enjoys Crate Digging in Jamaica
Reggae was recently named one of the top 10 music genre’s of the world, and Paul McCartney shares his joy of discovering Reggae from record shops. Paul McCartney has discussed
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Alpha Institute of Music and VP Records
By: Anthony Turner Prior to her week-long trip to Jamaica in late August, Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin planned to get a lot done. She promoted her book, “Miss Pat: My