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History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions

Junor Francis and Eric Kohler
Ska
Reggae
Fishbone
Rocksteady
Ska Music
California
Jamaican Ska
The Elysians
California Ska Scene
The Slackers
Don Drummond
Stockholm Syndrome
Southern California
Los Angeles
Music History
Ocean 11
Jimmy Cliff
Social Issues
Reggae Music
Hawaii

Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California's ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes. Produced by Eric Kohler for Rockery Radio. Follow us @HistoryofLASka, @JunorFrancis, and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram. Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska cha... more

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Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with trumpeter, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, Stephen Bradley, whose credits include No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Steel Pulse, Sullvn Band, and Smashing Pumpkins.

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with legendary frontwoman, singer, songwriter, and actor, Pauline Black, of 2-Tone group, The Selecter.

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with two Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends, the husband and wife singing duo of Roy Panton and Yvonne Harrison.

Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with London-based, veteran promoter, musician, songwriter, deejay, and record label operator, Sean Flowerdew, of The London International Ska Festival, Happy People Records, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pam... more

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Pauline Black
Front woman, singer and songwriter of The Selecter
The Selecter
Episode: Episode 121: Pauline Black (The Selecter)
Roy Panton
Jamaican music legend, vocal partner and later husband of Yvonne Harrison
Episode: Episode 120: Roy Panton & Yvonne Harrison (Jamaican Music Legends)
Yvonne Harrison
Jamaican singer, part of a famous vocal duo with Roy Panton
Episode: Episode 120: Roy Panton & Yvonne Harrison (Jamaican Music Legends)
Sean Flowerdew
Promoter, DJ, musician, and record label operator known for the London International Ska Festival
London International Ska Festival; Special Beat; Pama International; Phoenix City All-Stars; Happy People Records
Episode: Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)
George 'Clive' Murphy
Member of The Tennors, a celebrated Rocksteady group.
The Tennors
Episode: Episode 118: George "Clive" Murphy (The Tennors)
Lloyd McDonald
Singer, songwriter, and half of the Grammy-nominated band Wailing Souls.
Wailing Souls
Episode: Episode 117: Lloyd "Bread" McDonald (Wailing Souls)
Jimmy Cliff
Legendary Jamaican musician known for popularizing reggae internationally
Episode: Episode 115: J. Bonner, Scott Abels & Jimmy Cliff's Rebirth
Scott Klopfenstein
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, former member of Reel Big Fish, Knuckle Brothers, and Scholars
Episode: Episode 112: Celebrating the '90s - Part 2 with Scott Klopfenstein, Mike Berault & Bill Meadows
Mike Berault
Keyboardist, singer, and former member of My Superhero
Episode: Episode 112: Celebrating the '90s - Part 2 with Scott Klopfenstein, Mike Berault & Bill Meadows

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Junor Francis
Host of History of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions; veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter with deep ties to Southern California ska, rocksteady, and vintage reggae scenes.

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Episode 121: Pauline Black (The Selecter)
Q: What keeps you motivated and inspired after all these years to continue doing what you're doing?
Pauline describes sustained motivation through collaboration with a creative group, ongoing recording and film projects, and occasional performances that keep the scene alive and evolving.
Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges promoting legendary acts in the UK and in the US?
He details the difficulties of securing top-tier acts when the Two Tone era cooled, the importance of free publicity in the early days, and how cross-Atlantic connections via tours (e.g., Special Beat) established a sustained path for promoting legends.
Episode 119: Sean Flowerdew (London Int'l Ska Fest, Phoenix City All-Stars, Pama Int'l, The Loafers, Special Beat, Happy People Records)
Q: How did the London International Ska Festival start and evolve into the scale you describe today?
Sean explains starting the festival as a teen, harnessing support, building press momentum, moving to larger venues, and leveraging an evolving crowd with a mix of heritage and contemporary ska acts, which ultimately helped sustain the festival for decades.
Episode 118: George "Clive" Murphy (The Tennors)
Q: What sparked the reunion in 2012?
Ronnie wasn't getting a chance to lead singing, which led to our reunion.
Episode 118: George "Clive" Murphy (The Tennors)
Q: What were some of your earliest influences?
I grew up listening to American songs like Brooke Benton and Derek Morgan.

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The show centers on the Southern California ska, rocksteady, and vintage reggae heritage, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, promoters, DJs, and industry insiders who shaped the scene. Episodes routinely explore historical arcs (from Two Tone to ska punk and beyond), behind-the-scenes promotion, festival histories, cross-continental collaborations, and the evolving community that sustains ska culture. A notable strength is the host's long-running connections across generations of artists and promoters, yielding intimate stories, practical industry insights, and a sense of continuity within a vibrant music subculture.

Listeners can expect candid anecdotes about booking legends, organizing festivals, evolving sound palettes, an... more

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