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The 2025 Alpha Christmas Playlist
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
George
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Safe Travels Edward 'Tan Tan' Thornton
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.
George
Dec 14, 20252 min read


Remembering The Mother Theresa Of Reggae
Sister of Mercy. Jamaican. Sound system operator. Mother to hundreds of youth who benefited from her care.
George
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Sister Ignatius In Her Words
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
George
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Harold McNair's Eclectic Jazz Rock Folk Legacy
From jazz to rock to rnb to dance music, Harold 'Little G' McNair was playing it.
George
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Alpha Vinyl Now Available!
In 2023, Supernova Ska Festival, Jump Up Records and the Alpha School of Music released a vinyl record at the festival that sold out in a matter of days. It is now available for the first time to the public.
George
Sep 23, 20251 min read


My Way Too Early Supernova Ska Playlist: By Leon Channer, ASOM '26
The festival hasn't even started yet but Alpha School of Music final year student Leon Channer scoured the festival line up to share his 'Way Too Early 2025 Supernova Ska Playlist' for each day of the festival.
George
Sep 4, 20252 min read


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 6, 20251 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 26, 20251 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 23, 20252 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 21, 20251 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 17, 20251 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 5, 20251 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 5, 20251 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 1, 20253 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 1, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 22, 20251 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 11, 20252 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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