100% Ska Podcast S04E07 – Go West to Dance! Western Movie Influenced Ska and Reggae

100% Ska Podcast S04E07 – Go West to Dance! Western Movie Influenced Ska and Reggae

Author: DJ Ryan Midnight February 26, 2021 Duration: 1:10:17

On tonight’s episode of 100% Ska, we explore the musical influence classic Hollywood westerns and more rough and tumble spaghetti westerns have had on ska and reggae through the ages – whether its a direct music melody, the name of the song, a clip from the movie, or even just overdubbing a few pistol shots to get you in the mood.

From the classic sounds of Trojan Records and The Upsetters to the modern influenced take by Prince Fatty and The Mutant Hi-Fi or Soweto, you’re gonna want a slug of whiskey and dusty poncho by the end of the episode!

As always, your DJ Ryan Midnight aims to please, and he’s damn quick draw on the fader!

Full Playlist:

Kyber Rifles – Rawhide Ska

The Upsetters – Eastwood Rides Again

Derek Harriott & The Crystalites – Fistfull Of Dollars

Carlos Malcolm & His Afro Jamaican Rhythms – Bonanza Ska

Richard Ace – Hang ‘Em High

Bad Manners – Buffalo Ska

The Specials – Guns of Navarone

The Toasters – Marlboro Man

The Ska Blazers – Gringo

Prince Fatty and The Mutant Hi-Fi – Across the Border

The Braces – Riding West

The Void Union – Higher Guns

Soweto – Last Duel in OK Corral

Irie Idea – Han Shoots First

Green Torrejas – Green Torrejas

Roger Rivas – Heading West

The Vessels – Hot Gun

The Ska Flames – Samurai

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DJ Ryan Midnight spins records and tells stories on 100% Ska Podcast, a weekly journey pulled exclusively from his vinyl collection. This isn't a random shuffle; it's a curated ride across the entire ska landscape. Each episode connects the dots, placing brand-new releases from today's vital bands right alongside the foundational sounds of 1960s Jamaica. You'll get the energetic anthems of the 2-Tone era, the punk-infused classics from the third wave, and deep-cut rarities that even seasoned fans might have missed. The focus remains firmly on the music's evolution and its current heartbeat, highlighting artists who are actively carrying the genre forward. Occasionally, the conversation turns to the people behind the music through interviews with bands, offering a glimpse into their process and passion. And while the commitment is to ska in all its forms, Ryan sometimes lets the set list wander into adjacent territories for a rare change of pace. Tune in for a genuine, crate-digger's enthusiasm that celebrates ska's past, present, and future, all heard through the warm crackle of analog grooves.
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