Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: The Skatalites | Don Drummond, Jackie Mittoo & The All-Star Band That Built Ska

May 10, 2026 00:24:24
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: The Skatalites | Don Drummond, Jackie Mittoo & The All-Star Band That Built Ska
History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Reggae Dancehall Pioneers: The Skatalites | Don Drummond, Jackie Mittoo & The All-Star Band That Built Ska

May 10 2026 | 00:24:24

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Show Notes

The full story of The Skatalites — the Jamaican instrumental supergroup that invented ska. From the Alpha Boys' School alumni who formed its core, to Don Drummond's brilliance and tragic end, to Jackie Mittoo's musical legacy across two continents.

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