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This is SKA

Middagh Goodwin
Ska
Supernova International SKA Festival
Ska Music
Madness
The Beat
No Doubt
The Specials
Soul Salvation
The Selector
Jamaica
2tone Movement
Horace Panter
Adrian Young
Prince Buster
Jamaican Music
The English Beat
Millie Small
Gaps Hendrickson
Scatolites
Monkey

This is Ska with your host Middagh Goodwin, coming to you every week with new tracks from great new artists and classics from Jamaica, 2 Tone, and 3rd Wave artists. www.thisisska.com

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January 20th is National DJ Day, and Middagh Goodwin has invited some of his colleagues to join him in celebrating on This is SKA. Junor Frances, Keiv C, Timo Snyder, Mikey Rhude, Charles Benoit, and Bouch all pick 3 tracks to share with us. Two hou... more

Each week, Middagh Goodwin brings you two hours of Ska, Rocksteady, 2Tone, and Beyond from around the world on This is SKA. www.thisksska.com

Midagh Goodwin, host of This is Ska, brings you 2 hours of great ska, rocksteady, and beyond from every era and around the world. www.thisisska.com

Enjoy This is SKA's End of the Year Wrap Up of albums released on vinyl in 2025. All of these songs come from vinyl in my collection.

Celebrating our sixth annual Home for the Skalidays on This is Ska with your host Middagh Goodwin. Two hours of skanking holiday tunes from bands new and old.

Each week, your host Middagh Goodwin brings you two hours of Ska, Rocksteady, 2Tone, and beyond, from around the world and every decade. Familiar classics and new favorites.

www.thisisska.com

Each week, This is SKA with your host Middagh Goodwin brings you two hours of ska, rocksteady, 2Tone, and beyond, music from around the world and every era.

www.thisisska.com

Join us for another two hours of ska from around the world and every era, with your host Middagh Goodwin. thisisska.com

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Tara from Half Past Two
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Chris Dowd
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Darrell Rubio
Organizer of Rude Girl Riot Fest and SKA History Hour host
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Homero Tiberos
Member of Inspector, a Mexican SKA band.
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Middagh Goodwin
Host of a vibrant SKA music show, engaging listeners with a mix of classic and contemporary tracks while promoting community involvement within the genre.

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Q: How can people find you on social media?
Our social media includes Stiff Dog Records, and we are on Instagram and TikTok.
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Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about the Lone Raspberry reunion?
The show started as a reunion for the band, which hasn't performed together since about 1996, and there's a record release planned at the festival.
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Q: Can you tell us about your upcoming tour?
I will be touring across the US, featuring multiple events that include discussions and music related to Two Tone ska.
This is SKA-SKA Boss
Q: What was the significance of the title 'Too Much Too Young' for your book?
It reflects the narrative of the Two Tone scene, highlighting the intensity and complexity of that music and its impact on youth.

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The episodes feature a lively exploration of the SKA music genre, showcasing a mix of classic tracks and contemporary contributions from various artists. Themes of community engagement, artist celebrations, and the historical significance of iconic SKA moments are prevalent throughout. Host Middagh Goodwin connects with listeners by inviting song submissions for airplay and sharing artist birthdays, promoting a sense of camaraderie and culture among fans. Noteworthy discussions often center around events like festivals, highlighting the vibrant community tied to this energetic musical style.

The show also emphasizes social themes, such as women's roles within SKA music, inclusive charity support, and active listener participation. This pod... more

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