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.

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?

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.

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.

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

From jazz to rock to rnb to dance music, Harold 'Little G' McNair was playing it.

The backing band assembled by Jack Lindo includes members of the session group The Soul Syndicate and Bob Marley's touring band, The Wailers.

The backing band assembled by Jack Lindo includes members of the session group The Soul Syndicate and Bob Marley's touring band, The Wailers.

Remembering the influential trombone player on his birthday October 17 with select recordings from the 50s on up... Like his contemporary Don Drummond, a fellow Alpharian, trombone player and ska creator, Rico Rodriguez (1935-2015) demonstrated a special ability to play music at an early age. While still attending Alpha, Rodriguez was already playing with one of the top bands in Jamaica, Eric Dean Orchestra. Rico played on many of the original standards in Jamaican music. He

Its a tough task to find 5 songs that define one of the most eclectic musicians from Jamaica.

At Studio One, Vin Gordon met Lee Perry and played with many reggae artists during the rock steady years.

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...