Before Reggae There Was Ska | The Sound That Helped Jamaica Find Its Voice

Before reggae became a global movement, there was ska.

In this episode, Mr. E and Zionya explore the social, political, and cultural forces that gave birth to Jamaica's first internationally recognized sound. From independence and self-determination to the Cold War and Civil Rights era, they examine how a changing world helped shape a changing Jamaica.

This is not simply the story of a musical genre.

It is the story of a people discovering their voice.

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