This is Ska!
A brief history of ska, a documentary from 1964 featuring the best in Jamaican ska.
Part one
Part two
Part three
Part four
Another excellent video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AesId12OKsY
'Abrief History ska' - sadly the video has been disabled from being enabled.
Legends Of Ska Trailer - http://www.legendsofska.com/
A clip from the upcoming documentary on ska and the birth of Jamaican music. This scene features the singers Stranger Cole & Patsy Todd.
Ska special...from Jamaica to the U.K.
Another interesting documentary/ move : Rock Rock Rock - 1956 with Alan Freed.
Your blog continues to indicate your commitment. Your clips are fantastic and indicate the cultural roots of Ska. The presenter in the first clip with his received pronunciation is a blast from the past with hints of a colonial attitude!!! It's always a pleasure to open your blog and enjoy your posts. It would be a good idea to evaluate these clips to place them in context and explain how Ska came to Britain with the arrival of Jamaican immigrants into the UK.
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