Tagged With ‘ska’

Video: This Is Ska documentary (1964)

by Modculture 3 December, 2012

Love original ska? Well, we recommend you take around 40 minutes out of your busy lift and check out the complete This Is Ska documentary, which is on YouTube right now. It is well worth the time and effort. Continue Reading

Spotify playlist: Ska Night

by Modculture 15 August, 2012

This playlist is a bit random, as it’s a mix of tracks between myself, Dave Edwards and a number of you via the Facebook and Twitter pages. The result is a Spotify playlist called Ska Night. Continue Reading

Andy Smith mixes on Mixcloud

by Modculture 28 June, 2012

Do you use Mixcloud? You should, as there there are some cracking little mixes on there – with DJ Andy Smith producing a good number of them. Continue Reading

Discussion: What are you listening to?

by Modculture 15 May, 2012

Ok, another popular discussion thread is back – what are you listening to? Continue Reading

Trojan Records release rare and classic music for Jamaican independence

by Modculture 10 April, 2012

To mark 50 years since Jamaican independence, Trojan Records is releasing a clutch of albums, including rarities and a tasty vinyl 45. Continue Reading

The Skatalites 48th anniversary UK tour

by Modculture 19 March, 2012

48 years seems a strange milestone to celebrate, but that’s exactly what The Skatalites are doing on their upcoming tour. Continue Reading

Interview: Doug Hadgraft meets Steve Barrow

by Modculture 10 March, 2012

Doug Hadgraft speaks to Steve Barrow – original 1960s mod, reggae authority and founder of the Blood and Fire label about mod in the 1960s and the Jamaican music scene. Continue Reading

Shake n Bake – Manchester

by Modculture 2 February, 2012

Fans of ska (in the Manchester area) might want to check out the upcoming Shake n Bake night at Band on the Wall.

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Clarks Desert Boots – Ska Edition

by Modculture 3 January, 2012

I know you all love a mod-related fashion talking point, so the Clarks Desert Boots – Ska Edition should keep you going for a little while.

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Dance Craze two tone book

by Modculture 20 December, 2011

If you are (or were) a fan of the two tone movement, you might want to pick up a copy of Dance Craze by Garry Bushell, which is published by Acid Jazz and available now.

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