About Ska/ReggaeGet the latest headlines from the About.com Ska/Reggae GuideSite.The Real Jamaica Ska Fest- February 19, 2005 April brings two nights of an awesome ska lineup to Chicago. Hosted by Chuck Wren and JumpUp! records, the show spotlights Desmond Dekker and includes appearances by Go Jimmy Go and Deal's Gone Bad....http://ska.about.com/b/a/147968.htm Desmond Dekker to Tour U.S.- February 17, 2005 This much welcome news for old school ska-rocksteady fans on this side of the puddle. Dekker still puts on an amazing show and is not be missed. Check his official site for posting of tour dates....http://ska.about.com/b/a/147966.htm Toots "True Love" Audio Clips- February 15, 2005 Check the Toots site for audio clips of his duets with Willie Nelson, Bootsie Collins, Shaggy and No Doubt....http://ska.about.com/b/a/147964.htm Toots, Toots, and More Toots!- February 12, 2005 Yes, I'm still laying my bets on Toots. If Jimmy Cliff wins, you'll know the voters haven't listened to any of Cliff's stuff since the 70s. Sly and Robbie could do it, but with the hype around the Toots album...http://ska.about.com/b/a/146012.htm Toots, That Reggae Marvel- February 9, 2005 This article from Nation News in Barbados provides a recent perspective from Toots on his career and legacy....http://ska.about.com/b/a/146010.htm 2005 Reggae Grammy Nominees- February 7, 2005 Here's a quick look at this year's nominations: Black Magic - Jimmy Cliff The Dub Revolutionaries - Sly & Robbie African Holocaust - Steel Pulse True Love - Toots & The Maytals Def Jamaica - Various Artists Toots is clearly...http://ska.about.com/b/a/146008.htm Bob Marley at 60- February 6, 2005 Explore everything Bob on the 60th anniversary of his birth....http://ska.about.com/b/a/144436.htm NPR: Bob Marley Celebrations- February 5, 2005 NPR reports on the current state of reggae and Marleydom on the occasion of Bob's 60th birthday....http://ska.about.com/b/a/144435.htm Trench Town Celebrates Marley- February 3, 2005 Find out how Marley's 60th is being marked in West Kingston....http://ska.about.com/b/a/144432.htm |