Skatalites: Platinum Ska 12″ (new)

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Jamaican ska legends latest album Platinum Ska finally out on vinyl with three bonus dubs. The group has been at the forefront of ska music since the mid-60s, and this studio album is their first recordings to follow the bands 50th anniversary celebrations in 2014. The Skatalites built the foundation for Jamaican music, and was part of its evolution as it morphed from ska to rock steady then reggae, helping give birth to household names like Toots and The Maytals, Lee Perry, and of course Bob Marley & The Wailers. Since re-forming in the 80s, The Skatalites have been through their share of transformation and have sadly seen most of the bands original members pass on. Each of todays existing members were hand-picked by the bands original members to play, and they continue to hold down the tradition by performing at some of the most prestigious festivals around the world. Two of the tracks included on Platinum Ska feature original 60s era drummer Lloyd Knibb (who passed away in 2011), plus it captures alto sax player Lester Sterling and vocalist Doreen Shaffer, the last two living original Skatalites members. The album was mixed in Mali and also includes guest appearances by legendary Malian musicians Assaba Dram and Madou Sidiki Diabat. Simply put, Platinum Ska is a testament to some of the greatest Jamaican musicians the world has ever seen