Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends, 

We dedicate this show to actor Yaphet Kotto who passed away earlier this week. Yaphet was a rare talent whose work we both greatly admired and we send up this show to him. For this Bovine Ska we looked at the long and prolific career of The Isley Brothers and their massive influence on Jamaican music. Amongst their many achievements, the brothers from Cincinnati, Ohio scored new hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in FIVE different decades, and you’ll hear many of those hits interpreted by some of the greatest stars in Jamaican music history, from Alton Ellis to Delroy Wilson to John Holt. Amazing ska, rocksteady, and reggae covers of: “Who’s That Lady,” “It’s Your Thing,” “This Old Heart of Mine,” and many more will be on our tribute! We hope that you enjoy it.  XO Generoso and Lily

Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends,

We continued our tribute to the late Bunny Wailer, OM at the beginning of our show this week by playing two more Coxsone Dodd-produced cuts from 1966 that Bunny wrote and sang lead on with The Wailers, “Jerking Time” and “Rock Sweet Rock.” We followed up our opening two sets of ska with a mellowish mento set this week with Sugar Belly’s lovely version of “Land of Sea and Sun” at the beginning. A magnificent set of selected reggaes from Lily followed which featured awesome productions from some of our heroes, including Lee Scratch Perry, Harry J, and Vivian Jackson. For our label spotlight this week we looked at Prince Hammer’s stellar Belva Sound label that contains top tracks from Prince Hammer and Rod Taylor.  Have a safe and healthy week friends! XO Generoso and Lily

Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends,

On Tuesday, March 2nd, singer, songwriter, producer, activist, and founding member of The Wailers, Jah B, Bunny Wailer OM, passed away at the age of 73.  Since hearing the news of his great loss yesterday, we dug through and listened to Bunny’s earliest recordings with The Wailers, his solo work, both as an artist and as a producer for himself and others for his Solomonic label to put together what we feel is a fitting tribute to him. We send our deepest respects to Bunny’s family, friends and to the many artists whom he worked with over his legendary career.  Rest in Power Mr. Wailer and thank you so much for sharing your great gifts with us. XO Generoso and Lily