Forefathers of SKA play in Moscow
Published: 19 May, 2008, 16:47
THe Skatalites
NAME: The Skatalites TIME & DATE: 8pm, May 20 GENRE: Ska LOCATION: Apelsin Club, Malaya Gruzinskaya 15
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The Skatalites are one of the most famous ska bands in the world. They were the first to create the original Jamaican sound from the mixture of boogie-woogie, blues, calypso, African rhythms, R’n’B and jazz. They successfully promoted this style by working with such stars as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & the Maytals and many others. It’s not the Skatalites’ first visit to Moscow, and each time their concert is a long-awaited joyful event. So don’t miss the fun.
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