Jamaican Gold

Radio: Koop Radio

1. Domingo 12:00 a 14:00 hs.  from: 02/02/2015

Web: http://www.koop.org/programs/jamaican-gold

One of KOOP's longest-running programs, Jamaican Gold walks the timeline of Jamaican music from 1960 to 1980: starting with uptempo early ska, swinging into soulful rocksteady & revive, easing into the inception and development of reggae, and ending with ethereal, effects-driven classic dub. Now in his 16th year of somehow being tolerated by KOOP management, host Art Baker brings extensive knowledge and a large personal library of these musical styles (as well as the occasional hangover) to bear each week as he traces the evolution of these great sounds. Read more

One of KOOP's longest-running programs, Jamaican Gold walks the timeline of Jamaican music from 1960 to 1980: starting with uptempo early ska, swinging into soulful rocksteady & revive, easing into the inception and development of reggae, and ending with ethereal, effects-driven classic dub. Now in his 16th year of somehow being tolerated by KOOP management, host Art Baker brings extensive knowledge and a large personal library of these musical styles (as well as the occasional hangover) to bear each week as he traces the evolution of these great sounds. Read less