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Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. His own term for himself was "bluesologist", which he defined as "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues".His music, most notably on Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. In fact, Scott-Heron himself is considered by many to be the first rapper/MC ever, a recognition also shared by fellow American MC Coke La Rock.

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. His own term for himself was "bluesologist", which he defined as "a scientist who is concerned with the origin of the blues".His music, most notably on Pieces of a Man and Winter in America in the early 1970s, influenced and helped engender later African-American music genres such as hip hop and neo soul. In fact, Scott-Heron himself is considered by many to be the first rapper/MC ever, a recognition also shared by fellow American MC Coke La Rock.

Step in to the studio with reggae pioneer and cultural ambassador Hopeton Brown.

Log on to discuss the message behind the music. Music is divine, universal and a tool to empower the youths.

Wednesdays - 9 - 12 Midnite EST Dial in (661) 467-2407. 

The show focuses on the “message behind the music” with a moral obligation to educate the youths. 

TONITE - SPECIAL GUEST FROM JAMAICA - NATEESHA STREAM

Step in to the studio with reggae pioneer and cultural ambassador Hopeton Brown.

Log on to discuss the message behind the music. Music is divine, universal and a tool to empower the youths.

Wednesdays - 9 - 12 Midnite EST Dial in (661) 467-2407. 

The show focuses on the “message behind the music” with a moral obligation to educate the youths. 

TONITE - SPECIAL GUEST FROM JAMAICA - NATEESHA STREAM

is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues.

History of Ska. Ska is style of music that developed in Jamaica in the 1950s as a precursor to Reggae. ... Ska incorporates elements of traditional mento and calypso music, alongside American Jazz and R&B.

"Ska is an odd looking word: short punchy, almost funny. So is the music at times, a light, bouncy, horn infused grandfather of reggae." (Niel Strauss, The Sound Of New York: Ska. Ska? Yes, Ska. The New York Times. 1995)

The history of ska music is interesting as since its birth ska has continued to develop into many different styles. In forty years ska has enjoyed three waves of popularity around the world. This essay attempts to trace ska music’s history, the roots, the birth, the styles and, hopefully will offer you some interesting facts.

Some forms of African music, such as the Burru were allowed by the white masters who believed it would help the slaves to work faster. At times the slave musicians were also called upon to entertain the white masters. The type of entertainment provided by the slave musicians followed a carnival tradition and allowed the oppressed performers to dress and act like kings, queens, lords and ladies for the amusement of the white masters.

In the 1960’s this tradition was continued by performers who adopted royal titles such as ‘Prince’ Buster ‘Lord’ Tanamo, ‘Duke’ Reid to name a few.

is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues.

History of Ska. Ska is style of music that developed in Jamaica in the 1950s as a precursor to Reggae. ... Ska incorporates elements of traditional mento and calypso music, alongside American Jazz and R&B.

"Ska is an odd looking word: short punchy, almost funny. So is the music at times, a light, bouncy, horn infused grandfather of reggae." (Niel Strauss, The Sound Of New York: Ska. Ska? Yes, Ska. The New York Times. 1995)

The history of ska music is interesting as since its birth ska has continued to develop into many different styles. In forty years ska has enjoyed three waves of popularity around the world. This essay attempts to trace ska music’s history, the roots, the birth, the styles and, hopefully will offer you some interesting facts.

Some forms of African music, such as the Burru were allowed by the white masters who believed it would help the slaves to work faster. At times the slave musicians were also called upon to entertain the white masters. The type of entertainment provided by the slave musicians followed a carnival tradition and allowed the oppressed performers to dress and act like kings, queens, lords and ladies for the amusement of the white masters.

In the 1960’s this tradition was continued by performers who adopted royal titles such as ‘Prince’ Buster ‘Lord’ Tanamo, ‘Duke’ Reid to name a few.

Play I some music, (dis a) reggae music

Play I some music, (dis a) reggae music

Roots, rock, reggae, dis a reggae music

Roots, rock, reggae, dis a reggae music

Hey, mister music, sure sounds good to me

I can't refuse it, what to be got to be

Feel like dancing, dance 'cause we are free

Feel like dancing, come dance with me

Play I some music, (dis a) reggae music

Play I some music, (dis a) reggae music

Roots, rock, reggae, dis a reggae music

Roots, rock, reggae, dis a reggae music

Hey, mister music, sure sounds good to me

I can't refuse it, what to be got to be

Feel like dancing, dance 'cause we are free

Feel like dancing, come dance with me

Slinger Francisco, better known as The Mighty Sparrow, affectionately dubbed, The Birdie is the unrivaled Calypso King of the World, with a career that spans over 40 years and counting. This artist par excellence has earned his rightful place as "King of the Calypso World" by defeating every other competitor/pretender to his throne. He has entertained audiences across the globe, including, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, to name but a few.Sparrow's roots are in Gran Roi, a rural fishing village in Grenada. He was born to a poor working class family. They migrated to his adopted homeland, Trinidad, when he was just one year old. . His vocal abilities also reflect his childhood role as the head choirboy who sang baritone and tenor in Latin in the church.

At the tender age of 20, Sparrow emerged, as the leading Calypsonian with his record-breaking hit, Jean and Dinah. (Yankees Gone, 1956 covered by Harry Belafonte). 

In 1958 he became the only calypsonian to have had a triple win, in the same year, in the Road March Competition. 

Around this same time, Mayor Ed Koch of New York proclaimed March 18th, The Mighty Sparrow Day. This illustrious lyricist/composer/singer/comedian/entertainer is an 11 time Calypso Monarch. This includes winning the King of Kings Competition (where every monarch in the calypso world is invited to compete against the Mighty Sparrow, each time suffering total defeat at his hands) in Trinidad. He also won the Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival Road March Competition eight (8) times, second only to the Lord Kitchener, (his songs were selected and played most often by the bands in this category). Sparrow received many other University citations and awards from Governments and organizations too numerous to mention.

The Saint: A Complete History in Print, Radio, Television, and Film was first published in 1992 and republished in 2003. Barer received a 1994 Edgar Award for the book. In 2010, Barer began research on a second edition for McFarland and Co., expanding the time period from 1992 through 2013 to include everything about the character of Simon Templar. Considered an expert on Simon Templar and the work of the character's creator, Leslie Charteris, Barer has written two novels, each published in 1997, based upon the character. The first was a novelization of the screenplay for the 1997 film adaptation of The Saint starring Val Kilmer, although the film was loosely based on the character. It was followed by Capture the Saint, which was released by The Saint Club (an organization founded by Charteris) to mark the 70th anniversary of the character's first appearance in Meet - The Tiger!. It is the most recent Saint story to be published as of 2006