With that in mind the first bands announced are some of the best new bands playing ska, rocksteady and boss reggae in the world today; Chris Murray (from Canada via LA), Le Birrette (from Italy), Masons Arms (from Germany), King Zepha and.
The London International Ska Festival updated their cover photo.
Walking In The Sunshine. Artwork By – Steven Friel. Photography – Didier, Ian Dickson. Recorded live at the London International Ska Festival 1988.
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Emerging from 1970s London, Misty In Roots are one of the finest reggae acts the world has seen. A fact born out in the BBC 6 music documentary by Don Letts and as John Peel’s favourite reggae band (who they record 9 BBC Radio One sessions for). They formed to back the late Nicky Thomas famed for his chart topping Love of the Common People. By 1978 they developed their own orthodox roots reggae sound and with their debut album Live at the Counter Eurovision, produced one of the greatest live reggae albums ever . The London International Ska Festival.
Events In London September 2013. Russian Chinese Polish Spanish french German. This festival embraces all forms of ska, from its early roots in the rhythm and blues, mento and calypso traditions through to rocksteady, reggae, 2 Tone, ska-punk and contemporary, 21st century ska music. Certain musical legends taking to the stage during this year's London International Ska Festival will include Rico Rodriguez, who will be playing one of his fabled live shows. Famed for being one of the earliest musicians to adopt the ska genre, Rico will take to the stage at Camden’s The Jazz Cafe on the opening night of the festival
No London ska festival would be complete without a little Madness, and though the band aren't playing themselves you can enjoy a screening of their 1981 epic 'Take It Or Leave It' at the Prince Charles Cinema at Leicester Square on 19 April.
Launched in 1988, The London International Ska Festival returned to critical acclaim in 2011. This years event takes place at iconic venues such as the Jazz Cafe, 100 Club, Dingwalls, The Garage and the Dublin Castle. On the opening night Rico Rodriguez will play his classic 'Man From Wareika' album in full at the Jazz Cafe.
