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August 2026 UK strike figures out: 23,000 days not worked in 32 strikes involving 5,000 workers. Down on June and July 2026 but higher than August 2025.
Just arrived in Bath for @RhodaDakar @TheSelecter & @DaveWakeling_br #SKA starting with a irish coffee & @MeantimeBrewing ◼️◻️◼️◻️◼️◻️
Starting this wet Wednesday #2Tone then off to see @RhodaDakar @TheSelecter @DaveWakeling_br have a good one Stompers #SKA
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Replying to @socialistworker
@socialistworker Great review in Socialist Worker of my new book on The Redskins. Until the 31 January 2027, there is a 35% discount code available - MARXISM35 - on the hardback book so £52 (with free postage within UK). Use at Bloomsbury publisher website
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Prince Buster Music: Voice of the People.
"Let there be SKA!"
"Ska Ska Ska" is the high-energy closing track of Hi-Bop Ska, the Grammy-nominated 30th-anniversary album by The Skatalites (1994, Shanachie Records).
• The Collaboration: This track reunites legendary Jamaican singer and producer Prince Buster with the core instrumental ensemble that defined the birth of ska in the 1960s.
• The Vibe: Clocking in at 3:51, "Ska Ska Ska" is a celebratory anthem that tracks the genre’s global reach—from Japan to the world—while honoring its legacy as the father of rock-steady and the grandfather of reggae.
• Critical Reception: Hi-Bop Ska is a benchmark "ska-jazz" fusion record, blending iconic 1960s veterans—including Tommy McCook, Roland Alphonso, Lloyd Brevett, and Lloyd Knibbs—with legendary guest artists like Toots Hibbert and Prince Buster.
Experience the authentic, roots-heavy energy that makes this track a fan favorite. 🎺✨
#PrinceBuster #Ska #60smusic
Prince Buster - Ska Ska Ska
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Prince Buster Music Voice of the People
Remembering the legendary John Holt. 📷
"Rain from the Skies" is a quintessential piece of rocksteady history. Originally recorded around 1968 and produced by Prince Buster, this track perfectly captures the melancholic, yearning soul that defined the golden era of Jamaican music.
Why it’s a classic:
📷 The pairing of John Holt’s soaring, smooth tenor with Prince Buster’s master production and the tight arrangement of the Prince Buster All Stars.
📷 The lyrics—"And I don't know if it's rain from the sky / Tears from my eyes falling down my face"—perfectly blend heartbreak with that signature early-reggae warmth.
📷 A true collector’s gem: Original 7" vinyl pressings remain highly sought after by reggae selectors and sound-system historians worldwide.
Join us in celebrating one of the most iconic collaborations in reggae history. What’s your favorite John Holt track? Let us know in the comments! 📷
JOHN HOLT AND PRINCE BUSTER ALL STARS -RAIN FROM THE SKIES
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“Take It Or Leave It” our 1981 film, newly restored by the @BFI is available now on DVD / Blu-Ray and also available, the soundtrack on all streaming services. Order and stream it via madnessmusic.lnk.to/TakeItor…
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Marxism in Music: Constructing a Communist Contra-Culture with The Redskins, Rock’n’roll and Revolution
By Gregor Gall
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On the Guinness now @PintsO_Guinness @PintsBeauty going down well #SKA getting ready for Wednesday @TheSelecter
@DaveWakeling_br @RhodaDakar
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Born on this day in 1934: Rico Rodriguez, probably most famous for his time with #TheSpecials
Pics;
Echoes
Ebet Roberts
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Prince Buster Music Voice of the People
Rediscover a piece of reggae history with "One Day Soon," a soulful 1972 classic featuring the legendary Dennis Brown backed by the Prince Buster All Stars.
Produced by the iconic Prince Buster, this track serves as a vital milestone in Dennis Brown’s early career. Recorded while he was still a student, the song showcased his burgeoning vocal maturity and hinted at the greatness that would eventually earn him the title "The Crown Prince of Reggae."
A true favorite among soundsystem crowds and vinyl collectors, "One Day Soon" was so revered that it was frequently reissued "By Popular Demand." Experience the heavy, steady rhythms and rich instrumentation that made this a staple for roots music enthusiasts worldwide.
Track Details:
• Artist: Dennis Brown and Prince Buster All Stars
• Producer: Prince Buster
• Release Date: September 1, 1972
• Label: Prince Buster Music Inc. / Melodisc
DENNIS BROWN AND PRINCE BUSTER ALL STARS - ONE DAY SOON
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In 1967, Prince Buster released "Shaking Up Orange Street," a bold track that did more than just showcase his signature rocksteady sound—it was a calculated move in a legendary musical rivalry.
After moving his operations to 127 Orange Street—the famed "Beat Street"—Buster recorded the song to promote his new record shop. While the track became a massive hit with sound systems and street dancers, its overt self-promotion led to a ban by major radio stations.
The song served as a direct challenge to rival producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, igniting a fierce clash that pushed both men to new creative heights, with Dodd firing back through answer records like The Tennors' "Pressure and Slide."
With its soulful horns and driving rhythm, "Shaking Up Orange Street" became a defining staple of the late 60s and a centerpiece of the 1967 album "Judge Dread Rock Steady." Today, it stands as a testament to the era that solidified Orange Street as the heartbeat of Jamaican music culture.
#PrinceBuster #Rocksteady #OrangeStreet #SkaHistory #ReggaeLegends
PRINCE BUSTER - SHAKING UP ORANGE STREET
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The story behind “Embarrassment” as told by Lee and his family members.
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#Embarrassment #Embarrassmentober
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“no matter what obstacles are placed in its way, Soul music, like life itself, goes on and on. Because each and every one of us keeps the faith”
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#newmusic #keepthefaith
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Gift Cards now available at Rude Rebel Clothing
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Prince Buster Music Voice of the People
Prince Buster Music Voice of the People
Experience the raw energy of the Voice of the People. 📷
Prince Buster’s "Earthquake" is a rare, boisterous 1967 masterpiece that perfectly captures the swagger of Kingston’s Orange Street. Bridging the gap between the upbeat rhythms of ska and the smooth grooves of rocksteady, this track showcases the legendary showmanship that made Prince Buster an icon of the era.
Dive into the sound that defined a generation.
Prince Buster - Earthquake
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