Today we trace the fascinating history of ska music in Jamaica and its arrival in post-war England leading to second-wave ska. Music by Prince Buster, The English Beat, The Specials, and The Selecter.

Episode 19 - Ska

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br /><br />Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. <br><br>Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!

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Episode 19 - Ska

Episode 19 - Ska