Past Alpha student Owen Gray (1939-2025) was one of Jamaica’s foundation singers. Many years of music accomplishments. Owen Gray (5 July...

A rare entertainer from the 60s whose career has produced reggae, dub and dancehall hits. Johnny Osbourne rose to success in the late...

Timeless music from the timeless ska group. The Skatalites ( on IG ) played initially between 1963 and 1965 including founding members...

5 epic horn intros featuring Alpha Boys School past students. Trumpet and trombone players from Alpha Boys School have contributed to...

The trombonist made music that speaks for a generation. Here are 5 that are keeping the conversation going. A troubled youth with an...

Remembering Mr Lester Sterling aka Mr Versatile on his birthday January 31. Lester Sterling in his element. Jamaica’s very own “Mr...

Alpha past student, Winston 'Yellowman' Foster, celebrates 69 years today. The King wears the AKJ tee shirt at Alpha Boys School in 2014....

On his birthday, January 15th we salute Alpha Boys School past student, former professional drummer and long time selector for the iconic...

Born January 11, 2027, Gaynair spent much of his career outside of the international spotlight, building a small but dedicated body of...

Ecuador prepárate! 60 años de ska llegan a un pueblo cerca de ti! Las presentaciones de Los Skatatites contarán con el ex alumno de...

Enjoy the Alpha Christmas Playlist from Alpha Boys School Radio! The Alpha Christmas Playlist features a mix of reggae, foundation...

5 songs to celebrate trumpeter Johnny Dizzy Moore on his birthday. Trumpeter Johnny "Dizzy" Moore was born October 5, 1938. He attended...

Incoming Principal Alfred Poyser not only knows the challenges, he lived them and overcame them. The Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica are...

Carlton Seymore Willacey, 94, died in Florida, USA on 02 April 2024. Funeral Mass Services for Carlton Seymore Willacey (Jackie) will be...

A classic snapshot of Jamaican music and culture straight from the creators. In November 1982, a just-launched British TV station called...

A selection of ska and reggae recorded by Bob Marley, The Wailers and Bob Marley & The Wailers that features Alpha past students. We...

Pop quiz! Do you know these Alpha past students? Alpha Boys School had a rich history of nurturing musicians from the 1890s into the...

Alpha Jazz Roll Call highlights four Alpha boys who went on to become significant contributors to jazz music worldwide.

The majority of live entertainment in Jamaican popular music is provided by bands made up of a rhythm section (bass guitar, percussion,...

Trumpeter Johnny 'Dizzy' Moore demonstrates the timelessness of love and music on this 1968 instrumental. "Love Kiss Blue" (1968,...