SKA - ROCKSTEADY - REGGAE
Alpha Boys' School Radio both celebrates and raises much needed funds to support the school responsible for the education and musical development of Jamaica's premiere jazz, ska, reggae and dancehall pioneers. Featuring the music from the incomparable alumni of the Alpha Boys' School, including jazz stalwarts Jo Harriot, Dizzy Reece and Vin Gordon, ska greats The Skatalit
es, Cedric 'Im' Brooks and Rico Rodriguez, reggae veterans Leroy Smart and Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace and Winston 'Yellowman' Foster, the original King of the Dancehall. Founded in 1880 by Jessie Ripoll and first named Alpha Cottage, Alpha Boys School is an education and vocational school for young men in Kingston who need of skills training. The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order of nuns, have been involved with Alpha since 1884 and have administered Alpha Boys School since 1890. Sister Ignatius (1919-2003), long time Alpha administrator and sometimes called the Mother Theresa of Reggae, is renowned for her love of music and providing the space and encouragement that enabled Alpha boys to become change agents through music. Alpha Boys' School Radio is an innovative effort to help a real Jamaican success story continue to provide a future for those who need it most. Alpha Boys School Radio went live from 26 South Camp Road for the first time October 11, 2015.
