Presented by Junor Francis

Ska is a vibrant fusion of musical styles which originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Discover how ska blended mento (a traditional Jamaican genre), calypso from Trinidad and Tobago, African drumming, and American R&B to result in an energetic, upbeat sound that has endured for over six decades. Learn how, in just two years, ska developed into a new relaxed style, rocksteady, which then set the stage for the evolution of reggae in 1968.

Junor Francis has been working tirelessly to preserve and promote Jamaican music since arriving from his native Jamaica over 40 years ago. Francis has hosted “The Reggae Connection” on KSPC, “The Reggae Show” on KXLU, and “The ReggaeMix Show” on Radio Justice. He’s the former co-host of “The Sound Lab” on HOT 92 Jamz and the “3 O’Clock Reggae Show” on KWIZ. He also hosts the History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions podcast. More info: @junorfrancis