Episode 59 - Flying Vipers Off World Mixtape (mini-episode)

Episode 59 - Flying Vipers Off World Mixtape (mini-episode)

Author: The Ska Dads Podcast April 29, 2025 Duration: 20:21

I recently sat down with the members of the Flying Vipers to chat about their newest release Off World available on Easy Star Records. The band and I made a playlist at the end of the interview and here it is. It's a mix of classic vintage funky reggae, deep dub cuts, and some modern stuff thrown in for good measure.


If you dig any of the tunes check out the links below.


Flying Vipers Website

Spotify Playlist

Kellee's tune - 不可说 (《百妖谱·京师篇》 动画主题曲)

Tracklist

1. Flying Vipers - Show Me

2. Justin Ngonda - Just As Long As We're Together

3. Flying Vipers - Cloudkill (underneath)

4. Prince Buster - Funky Jamaica

5. Glen Brown and King Tubby - The Collie Man

6. Glen Brown and King Tubby - Leggo the Herb Man Dub

7. Hollie Cook - Angel Fire

8. The Frightnrs - Nothing More To Say

9. The Pomps - That's Not a House

10. 不可说 (《百妖谱·京师篇》 动画主题曲)

11. Flying Vipers - I'm Gone



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