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From Ska to Rocksteady

Reggae legend David Rodigan showcases his love for all types of reggae music. David will have an hour of classic roots, ska and reggae music from the '60s to the present day.

Reggae legend David Rodigan return to Radio 2, bringing a spot of Jamaican sunshine to the cold British nights. Showcasing his love for all types of reggae music David will have an hour of classic roots, ska and reggae music from the '60s to the present day. Expect to hear a carefully selected a mix of evergreen classics and glorious obscurities to brighten up your Monday evenings.

In this first show of seven David charts the evolution of Jamaican music from Ska to Rocksteady with records from Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, Alton Ellis, John Holt and many more.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Jan 2017 23:00
成人快手 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Jimmy Cliff

    Those Good Good Old Days

    • Jimmy Cliff: The Early Years 1961-1971.
    • 6.

  • Lord Creator

    Man To Man

  • Owen Gray

    My Darling Patricia

  • Prince Buster鈥檚 All Stars

    One Step Beyond

    • One Original Step Beyond: The Story Of Ska.
    • 1.

  • The Skatalites

    Guns Of Navarone

    • Island 1959-1999: Volume 2 1967-1975 Rhythm And Blues Beat.
    • Universal-Island Records Limited.
    • 4.

  • Alton Ellis & the Flames

    Rock Steady

    • Rock Steady Soul: The Original Cool Sound Of Duke Reid's Treasure Isle.
    • 1.

  • Ken Boothe

    Lady With The Startlight

    • Crying Over You: Anthology 1963 - 1978 CD1.
    • 5.

  • The Melodians

    Little Nut Tree

    • The Ultimate Trojan Rock Steady Box Set: Trojan Rock Steady Box Set CD1.
    • Sanctuary Records Group.
    • 4.

  • Desmond Dekker & the Aces

    Beautiful and Dangerous

    • The Original Reggae Hitsound Of Desmond Dekker And The Aces.
    • Sanctuary Records Group.
    • 3.

  • Derrick Harriott

    Soloman

  • The Uniques

    Gypsy Woman

  • Tommy McCook & The Supersonics

    Michelle

    • Universal Music - Limited Edition Reggae Single.
    • Trojan Records.

  • The Paragons

    Maybe Someday

  • John Holt

    Everybody Needs Love

  • Lynn Taitt & Roland Alphonso

    Dreamland

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Jan 2017 23:00
    成人快手 Radio 2