This episode of "This Is Ska" with host Mitty Goodwin is a vibrant journey through the world of ska, from its origins to contemporary sounds. The show kicks off with a segment dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of influential ska artists, including Jimmy Cliff, Carlton Manning, and Lloyd Revit of The Skatalites. Listeners are then treated to a mix of classic tracks and exciting new releases, with a special focus on bands performing at the Supernova International Ska Festival and a collection of recently submitted songs. The episode also features covers of popular tunes with a ska twist and showcases international talent, highlighting the global reach of the genre.
Setlist:
- The Skatalites - "Ball of Fire"
- Carlton and The Shoes - "Me and You"
- Jimmy Cliff - "Bang!"
- The Specials - "Gangsters"
- The Uptones - "Skankin' Fool"
- The Toasters - "Cool Shark"
- Skankin' Pickle - "It's Not Too Late"
- The Slackers - "Robot"
- Rankin' Jr. - "Turn Off the Silence"
- Los Fastidios - "A Rebel, Not a Fool"
- The Chains - "The Rent"
- Lollipop Lorry & Reggae Band - "Slow Hot Dub"
- Brad Pittons and the Pirates - "Pillow Talk"
- Detroit Rhythm Crew - "Trained Behavior"
- Villa Fantome - "Sore Nior"
- Roy Ellis - "Mama Says"
- Roy Patton - "Endless Memory"
- Desmond Riley - "Skinheads: A Message to You"
- Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - "The Liar"
- Oreskaband - "I'll Be There"
- Los Cassettes - "Aki Dia"
- The Super Glasses Ska Ensemble - "Do More Ska"
- Smoking Mirror Sound System (feat. Ali Gulada from Stop the Presses) - "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper cover)
- Los Chickles - "Call Me" (Blondie cover)
- BoomBoom Collective - "Ain't No Body" (Chaka Khan cover)
- Pannonia All-Star Ska Orchestra - "Golden Days"
- AKA The Syndicate - "Different People"
- Lucky - "Bounce House Ska"
- The Selecter - "James Bond"
