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.

This week we explore how rap music grew out of the despair of living in forgotten places like the South Bronx in the 1970s. Through music, art, and dance, inner-city kids let the world know they were there. Music by The Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow, and Run-D.M.C.

Today we trace the history of California Country music from the Dustbowl migration and Bakersfield to the music scene in Los Angeles. Music by Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Buffalo Springfield, Linda Ronstadt, and the Eagles.

This week we explore gritty New York City in the 1970s and the harsh environment that led to punk rock. Music by The Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Richard Hell, Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash.

Today on Play Something Sweet we explore the influences and conditions in post-war England in the 1950s that led to the British Invasion of the 1960s. Music by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and John Mayall.

Join us today as we discuss the coming of age of the baby boom generation and explore psychedelic rock music of the late 1960s. Music by Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, and Richie Havens.

Today we look at the combination of roots music and influences that led to early rock and roll. Music by Chuck Berry, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Today on Play Something Sweet we explore the journey of Muddy Waters during the Great Migration and the influence of electric blues. Music by Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Muddy Waters,

Explore the heyday of jazz as we discuss the influence of bebop at home and around the world. Music by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz, and Miles Davis.

Listen in today as we look at the early 1970s post-civil rights era and the rise of Southern Rock. Music by The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Band.