Winston Foster, better known as Yellowman, is one of Jamaica’s most influential dancehall deejays and a major figure in the development of reggae and dancehall music.

Ska brings together Jamaican folk, American rhythm and blues and jazz and the recordings in this playlist trace the musical evolution.

Performing Saturday, September 12 at the Supernova International Ska Festival in Hampton Virginia, Out of Control Army has built its reputation around a sound that is as much about the size of the ensemble as the energy of its performances.

10 classic tracks featuring Alpha past students. Some things never change. These classic cuts make for one of our most popular Alpha playlists of 10 music milestones in Alpha's ska history, and present! An original from the original ska band featuring Alpha past students Don Drummond (trombone), Lester Sterling (alto sax), Tommy McCook (tenor sax) and Johnny Dizzy Moore (trumpet). Recorded in 2018, Just What It Is brings together Alpharians like keyboardist Ervin 'Allah' Lloy

Could "Gypsy Girl" be the all time Jamaican souls anthem?

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In Jamaican culture, vocalists often record custom songs for sound systems, selectors and radio hosts. We are honoured the former To Isis singer would make an exclusive version of his signature anthem for the Alpha School of Music family. Listen to the clip below.... CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SONG. Stephenson was a founding member of the vocal ensemble To Isis for ten years before recording as a solo artist from 2005. VP Records released his first album, From August Town, in

Past student and two-time bandmaster, Jackie Willacy, had a stint with the Bamboos of Jamaica. The group released "Reggae Man" in 1970, issued in Germany by Hansa Record and "Regea Man / Candy" in Spain and Italy.

Tommy McCook had a ground breaking impact on ska, rocksteady and reggae.

Recorded by Alpha School of Music students at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio with support from Bob Marley Foundation, The Single Sessions V1 is a limited edition release and a collaboration with USA-based Supernova International Ska Festival, Jump Up Records and March for Music Education Jamaica.

Burning Issues Riddim, the debut release by Asamban Music, is set for a January 30,2026 release on all platforms.

The son of a silent film pianist, 95-year old Reece attended Alpha Boys School along with classmates Joe Harriot and Wilton 'Bogey' Gaynair before becoming the only Jamaican contracted with the legendary jazz label, Blue Note Records.

Explore Yellowman's 1980s run to the top of the music hierarchy through his combination albums with Fathead, Josey Wales, General Trees, Toyan, and Charlie Chaplin.

Our annual tradition continues. 𝐽𝑜ℎ𝑛𝑛𝑦 𝑂𝑠𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑛𝑒 & 𝐽𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑒𝑟 𝐿𝑎𝑟𝑎 - 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑦, Bob Marley And The Wailers - White Christmas, Yellowman - Jamaica, Jamaica, We Don't Get No Snow, PRINCE BUSTER AND THE SKATALITES-JINGLE BELLS SKA, Raymond Harper - White Christmas

Trumpet player Edward Thornton (19 Oct 1931-11 Dec 2025) passed away at the age of 94. His legacy is both musical and personal for generations of musicians and fans.

Yellowman in concert from around the world.

Leroy 'The Don' Smart became known for his entertaining performances where theatrics were as much on display as his incredible vocal talent.

Sister of Mercy. Jamaican. Sound system operator. Mother to hundreds of youth who benefited from her care.

Sister Iggy was not one to seek the spotlight but we are glad to be able to provide audio recordings of her comments on one of her favourite topics--music! Photo credit: Brian Keyo Marie Davies attended Alpha Academy before joining the Sisters of Mercy in 1938 at the age of 17, taking the name Sister Ignatius. 'Iggy' became the band manager at Alpha Boys School where she also introduced sound system performance techniques. Her respect for, and approach to, music education wa

Lennie Hibbert OD (born Leonard Aloysius Hibbert, 12 November 1928 - 8 September 1984) was a past student and bandmaster at the Alpha Boys School