<p>JJ and Matt discuss what should and should not be considered ska. Who’s definition is broader and who is the “gatekeeper”? Then they consider two albums for the Ska Canon from artists who were there at the very beginning: Prince Buster and Carlos Malcolm.</p>

JJ and Matt discuss what should and should not be considered ska. Who’s definition is broader and who is the “gatekeeper”? Then they consider two albums for the Ska Canon from artists who were there at the very beginning: Prince Buster and Carlos Malcolm.

001 – Is This Ska?

Things I Can’t Forget is a podcast about the music and history of The Slackers. Hosted by JJ Loy and Matt Wixson, each episode features conversations with band members about songs, recordings, and stories from across the band’s long career. It’s a deep dive into the moments, memories, and music that helped shape one of ska’s most enduring bands. 🎙️

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