| This Is Ska ! |
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Find out everything about Ska music on this site. The early history of the music and its roots. The artists that brought it to life in the late 1950's. The popularity of Ska in Great Britain from the late 1960's and early 70's. The 2 Tone explosion of the late 1970's and early 80's and into the present day. Great records from the past and new releases, current gigs, band histories. THIS IS SKA
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| Gig Guide |
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Check out the Gigs section of the site which will be updated with Ska gigs when dates and tours are announced. If you would like to list on this page please use the contact link to announce any forthcoming dates. |
| Recommended and New Release Music |
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Recent Releases
'An anthology of Madness's career featuring 70 hit singles and favourite tracks from all of their albums. Plus, for the first time on DVD, their classic comeback concert performance from Madstock in 1992. 72-page full colour booklet includes liner notes from band members and key personnel, plus previously unseen photos, the first issue of 1981's Nutty Comic, discography and a Treasure Hunt Map of the nuttiest parts of London - Camden and Kentish Town'
'A deluxe 5 disc boxset with almost 100 recordings new to CD--these are the hits, artists, producers and labels that established Trojan as one of the greatest reggae labels of all time. The package includes: • 123 tracks across five themed CDs, showcasing the hits, the artists, producers and labels as well as a disc of unreleased gems and rarities. • 87 tracks new to CD. 69 of which are on CD for the first time, many unavailable since their original release in Jamaica, and 20 of which completely unreleased and unheard until now. • 50 page book with a foreword from Rhoda Dakar (The Bodysnatchers/The Special AKA). Telling the label’s history from its birth in the late 60s to its chart topping hey-day in the late 60s early 70s, right up to now. Embellished with original photography, memorabilia and other ephemera. • 4 original reproduction double-sided postcards. Lovingly recreated, fliers, and original promotional material. • Trojan Window Sticker. • Plus exclusive 12 track bonus digital album (disc 6) when you register this box set with the Trojan Appreciation Society. |
Derrick Morgan - Original Ska Volume 1
The Story Of Blue Beat 1960
A Guided Tour Of Madness - 3CD/DVD
