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5 on 5 with Cedric Brooks
Its a tough task to find 5 songs that define one of the most eclectic musicians from Jamaica.
George
Aug 51 min read


Past Student: Vin Gordon aka Don D Jr
At Studio One, Vin Gordon met Lee Perry and played with many reggae artists during the rock steady years.
George
Aug 41 min read


Tarrus Riley Joins Johnny Osbourne for the First Single from Osbourne's New Album
Osbourne and Riley revisit one of Osbourne's first hits which was itself based on a cover of The Spinners' “I’ll Be Around”, written by...
George
Aug 31 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 61 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


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


Selector Ilawi Still Does It For The Love
On his birthday, January 15th we salute Alpha Boys School past student, former professional drummer and long time selector for the iconic...
George
Jan 151 min read


8 Christmas songs to put you in a merry mood
Enjoy the Alpha Christmas Playlist from Alpha Boys School Radio! The Alpha Christmas Playlist features a mix of reggae, foundation...
Brittany Jackson
Dec 1, 20241 min read


Sister Ignatius In Her Words
Sister of Mercy, Alpha girl, sound system operator, band manager extraordinaire... Sister Ignatius was born on this day, Nov 18, in 1921....
George
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Sister Nancy + Mike Love Show Love
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...
George
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Harold McNair's Eclectic Legacy
From jazz to rock to rnb to dance music, Harold 'Little G' McNair was playing it. Flute player, vocalist, and saxophonist Harold "Little...
George
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Man From Alpha. Rico Rodriguez
Remembering the influential trombone player on his birthday October 17 with select recordings from the 50s on up... Like his contemporary...
George
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Sound System Culture In Jamaica
Before reggae, dancehall and ska, sound systems ruled the island. Meet an original Kingston sound man and the man hoping to keep it...
George
Oct 19, 20242 min read


Back Cover. Zap Pow (1978)
The collective musicianship, including Alpharians David Madden and Glen Dacosta, had an audible impact on the band's rich sound. The back...
George
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Alpha School Song Is Available On Patreon
Recorded in 2002 at Studio One by Alpha alumni and friends under the watchful eye of Sir Coxsone Dodd, "Upward & Onward" is only...
George
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Showtime! Watch Upward & Onward 2024 Performances
Watch select performances by students and staff that took us on an amazing musical journey.
George
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Ivan Neville's "Higher Education"-Listening=Supporting!
Listen. Enjoy. Support. "Higher Education" is great roots reggae music for a great cause. Naya Records, in association with Floki...
George
Apr 4, 20242 min read


Watch Deep Roots (1982) BBC Series
A classic snapshot of Jamaican music and culture straight from the creators. In November 1982, a just-launched British TV station called...
George
Mar 3, 20241 min read


Feb 28 Is Ska Night At Devon House. Make It A Date!
And don't be late for the Alpha School of Music Ska Night! Devon House Development Ltd. and The Alpha School of Music are pleased to...
George
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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