Blessings Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends, 

Back in December of last year we lost the exceptional talents of singer, arranger, and guitarist, Milton Henry. Milton was a key voice in multiple harmony groups early in his career, including The Leaders, The Progressions, and The Emotions, and he also provided his virtuosic abilities on guitar when he was a member of The Hippy Boys. Milton’s career spanned over six decades as he would go on to become an excellent solo artist and a n important part of Lloyd Barnes’ Wackie’s label.  For our memorial for Milton, we covered his earliest work in harmony groups, his solo cuts, and his work as a backing vocalist and arranger.  We send our deepest respects to Milton’s family, friends, and many musical colleagues. 

Rest in peace, Milton. Love, Generoso and Lily

Happy Halloween Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends!

This year’s Halloween Spectacular is all about THE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS!  Yes, with our show this year we honor that golden age of Universal Pictures from the 1930s through the 1950s, that helped make stars out of Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man and many other things that go bump in the night!  You’ll hear some killer reggaes like U Brown’s Wolfman Rock from 1975 and Ringo’s spooky 1979 cut Frakenstine! We also shared some fun facts about the films, and played some rare silly horror disco behind us through the program!  So, make yourself a garlic necklace and enjoy our tribute to the Universal Monsters!  Happy Halloween! XO Generoso and Lily

Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends,

Sorry for the long break between shows, but regrettably, our computer which records our program failed on us and had to be replaced. Sadly, during this long absence, we lost the brilliant talents of Donald “Tabby” Shaw and Fitzroy “Bunny” Simpson. Bunny and Tabby, along with Lloyd “Judge” Ferguson founded one of the finest vocal groups in Jamaican music history, The Mighty Diamonds, who for over five decades recorded and performed together. In their honor during the second hour of this show, we put together a spotlight of the label they founded, Bad Gong, which features many wonderful cuts by the Mighty Diamonds, but also highlights their production of songs by: Ranking Joe, Dave Robinson, Bongo Herman, and many more. We send our deepest respects to Bunny’s and Tabby’s families as well as Judge and the many artists whom the Diamonds worked with over their storied career. Rest in power. Generoso and Lily

Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends,

We hope that this show finds you healthy and strong.  We began this week’s program with two sets of ska, starting with Lee Scratch Perry’s 1965 scorcher for Sir Coxsone, Just Keep It Up. After all that boisterous ska, we did an equally boisterous mento set which featured Monty Reynolds 1957 cut for MRS, Go Slow. We ended that first hour with a reggae set selected by Lily which contained a spectacular version to version from Enos McCleod and The Mighty Diamonds that must be heard!  As we love Harry Mudie, for our label spotlight this week we dug deep into Mudie’s HAM imprint where we concentrated on his Drifter/Mudie’s Mood and Margaret riddims! Blessings, love, and peace to you all! XO Generoso and Lily

Hello Bovine Ska and Rocksteady Friends,

Last Thursday, March 3rd, we sadly lost the talents of singer, songwriter and producer, the Honorable Bishop Ras Denroy Morgan. He was 76. Born in May Pen, Morgan came to the United States to pursue a career in music, and in the mid-1970s, he along with Devon “Igo Levi” Foster and Llewellyn “Jah T” Breadwood, formed The Black Eagles in New York City. Morgan then began a highly successful solo career in the early 1980s as he cut hit tracks in reggae, soul, and funk. You can hear our tribute to his career at the midway point of this show. At this sad time, we extend our deepest sympathies to Morgan’s family, friends, and musical colleagues. Rest in power Bishop Morgan. Love and respect. Generoso and Lily