May 12th, 2008 · Firewater is the loose musical collective formed by the eccentric leader Tod A. In the last ten years, the unclassifiable group has released six albums that somewhat fit into the punk area, but Firewater is also fueled by gypsy music, ska, jazz and klezmer.
Oct 19th, 2007 · For more than 40 years, the ska and reggae legends in Toots and the Maytals have been known worldwide for their unique fusion of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Hear the band perform a concert from WXPN and World Café Live in Philadelphia.
Sep 6th, 2007 · Earlier this year, the New York-based group released Fort Nightly, which expertly applies reggae and ska rhythms to a roots-rock template. In this segment, its members perform new songs and discuss what their early sound was like.
Jun 21st, 2007 · Known for passionate live shows and a sound that fuses everything from ska to hip-hop, The Cat Empire has become one of the most popular bands in Australia, releasing best-selling albums and even touring the continent in support of James Brown in 2004.
Jun 8th, 2007 · One of the most important ska bands of all time, The English Beat helped revive the genre in the early '80s. Influenced by pop, punk and reggae, the group tackled political themes on its classic albums. Hear an interview and in-studio performance with singer Dave Wakeling.
May 18th, 2007 · On "The Plot," White Rabbits' members demonstrate a fondness for twinkling keyboards, room-filling rock and snarling but seductive vocals. Playing a kind of pitch-perfect indie-soul, they draw inspiration from disparate sources like calypso and ska along the way.
Apr 6th, 2007 · Lily Allen's ska-infused pop music has officially achieved ubiquity: She's gone from a buzzed-about underground sensation to a mainstream darling in the span of only a few months. Her sly lyrics and joyful energy have helped make her a star.
Aug 6th, 2006 · Ska Cubano's music merges Jamaican ska and Cuban mambo and son. Born from a "what-if" that erases the 1959 Cuban revolution, the music reimagines musical history.