As much a high priest as a musician, Michael Henry (aka Ras Michael, aka Dadawah) occupies a unique place in reggae and Jamaican culture, where he has a government medal for his contribution to music. (more…)

An essential reggae rarity from Billy Joe Morgan, an obscure one-hit wonder who left us with this classic tune, Stop Them. (more…)

Aswad were the most successful of the UK Reggae bands and this exuberant instrumental, Warrior Charge, was their finest moment. (more…)

With his unique voice and nonsense lyrics, Eek-A-Mouse was a one-off who invented an entire new vocal style and became a dancehall legend. (more…)

The second hit single for The Beat, Hands Off She’s Mine was one of the highlights of the Two-Tone music movement by the Birmingham band. (more…)

Madness were the only all-white band in the Two-Tone family and put the fun factor into the updated ska sound. This was their first top ten hit. (more…)

Black Uhuru could have been the successors to Bob Marley & the Wailers as the kings of reggae. Their early work, with Sly & Robbie at the controls, remains flawless. (more…)

Early hit by Barrington Levy, recorded when he was only 15 and released in 1979, five years before his huge crossover hit Here I Come changed the face of reggae. (more…)

Reggae and Punk were natural partners, linked by their outsider credentials, exemplified by Coventry band The Specials and the Two-Tone explosion of 1979. (more…)

The Bodysnatchers were an all-female seven-piece ska revival band from London and The Boiler was the chilling centrepiece of their live performances. (more…)