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Higher Education - Enjoy All The Tunes
Higher Education echoes themes of breaking cyclical chains, the need to educate future generations, and the hope to unlock doors.
George
Jul 61 min read


July 1 Is International Reggae Day
Reggae music has always been more than a riddim. International Reggae Day is a global celebration of the impact of reggae music and culture
George
Jun 261 min read


Johnny Osbourne Live In Concert
A rare entertainer from the 60s whose career has produced reggae, dub and dancehall hits. Johnny Osbourne rose to success in the late...
George
Jun 81 min read


Skatalites Summer 25 gigs
Timeless music from the timeless ska group. The Skatalites ( on IG ) played initially between 1963 and 1965 including founding members...
George
Jun 81 min read


5 Essential Alpha Horn Intros
5 epic horn intros featuring Alpha Boys School past students. Trumpet and trombone players from Alpha Boys School have contributed to...
George
May 31 min read


Kool Herc X Reggae Poster Contest
The International Reggae Poster Contest proudly presents the Art of Reggae Exhibition featuring the top 100 submissions which pay tribute...
George
Apr 232 min read


VIP ATTRACTIONS GIVES ALPHA FIRST CLASS TREATMENT
The operators of the luxury visitors' lounges at the Kingston and Montego Bay airports have been a committed supporter of Alpha's...
George
Apr 211 min read


Upward & Onward 2025 Is May 15th
The Alpha School of Music is hosting a special evening of music and celebration in Kingston. All tracks were donated for the benefit of...
George
Apr 171 min read


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
Apr 111 min read


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
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