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

Junor Francis and Eric Kohler

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 and @Rockery_Radio on Instagram. Subscribe to our History of L.A. Ska channel on YouTube. Join our History of L.A. Ska group on Facebook.

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All Episodes

01:25:03

Episode 8 (IGTV Rewind): Stranger Cole (Jamaican...

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

2022/04/18

Recorded in January 2021 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with his longtime friend and Jamaican music legend, Stranger Cole.

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01:55:10

Episode 37: Fredo Ortiz & David Urquidi (Yeska)

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

2022/04/01

Host Junor Francis talks withdrummer/percussionist Fredo Ortiz and saxophonist David Urquidi of Los Angeles' ska-meets-Afro-Cuban jazz outfit, Yeska.These two accomplished musicians have played with such heavyweights as the Beastie Boys, WAR, Los Lobos, Poncho Sanchez, Ozomatli and Gogol Bordello.

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01:22:26

Episode 36: Boss DJs Roundtable - Part 1 with...

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

2022/03/17

In celebration of Women's History Month, host Junor Francis talks with 3 popular Southern California-based deejays - Elizabeth Mix It Up, Queen of Hearts and Skarina - in Part 1 of this Boss DJs Roundtable series.

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01:18:52

Episode 35: Tahlena Chikami & T-Bone Willy (Bite Me...

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

2022/03/05

Host Junor Francis talks with two members of Orange County, CA-based, Bite Me Bambi - singer/actor Tahlena Chikami and veteran trombonist T-Bone Willy.

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01:47:04

Episode 7 (IGTV Rewind): Junor Francis (legendary...

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

2022/03/01

Recorded in December 2020 on IGTV, History of LA Ska: One On One Sessions' producer Eric Kohler turns the tables on his longtime friend, Junor Francis, legendary reggae/ska radio host, emcee, DJ, and promoter.

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01:51:30

Episode 34: The Debonaires Celebrate Jason Napayon

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

2022/02/18

Host Junor Francis talks with members of Riverside, CA-based, The Debonaires. Kip Wirtzfeld (lead vocals, sax), Mano Mirande (guitar), Mike Presser (guitar), Woody Diaz (drums), Ryan Tomazin (keys), and Roberto Ronquillo (sax) share stories about their friend and bandmate, bassist Jason Napayon, who lost his battle with cancer in December 2021.

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01:52:36

Episode 33: Norwood Fisher (Fishbone, Trulio Disgracias)

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

2022/02/08

Host Junor Francis talks with Norwood Fisher, celebrated bassist for Fishbone and Trulio Disgracias.

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01:23:11

Episode 6 (IGTV Rewind): Heather Augustyn (author of...

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

2022/02/03

Recorded in December 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Heather Augustyn, professor, author of several books on ska and Jamaican music, and writer of "Pick It Up: Ska In the '90s" documentary film.

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01:15:11

Episode 5 (IGTV Rewind): Robert Sotelo (The...

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

2022/02/03

Recorded in November 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Robert Sotelo, guitarist for The Allentons, Irie Beats, and Arise Roots.

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02:12:06

Episode 32: Courtney Minors (Culture Beat/Kulcha Beat...

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

2022/01/25

Host Junor Francis talks with Courtney Minors, former owner of Culture Beat/Kulcha Beat Records and Monkey Boot Productions, who now operates Kingsworth Bed & Breakfast in Kingston, Jamaica.

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01:09:24

Episode 31: Monique Powell (Save Ferris)

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

2022/01/16

Host Junor Francis talks with Monique Powell, singer and songwriter for popular third-wave ska group, Save Ferris.

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01:48:42

Episode 30: Carlos Malcolm (legendary Jamaican music...

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

2021/12/30

Host Junor Francis talks with legendary Jamaican music composer, arranger, musician, historian, and author, Carlos Malcolm. He is one of the most pivotal and central figures in early Jamaican music and it was a true honor to have him as our guest.

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01:12:33

Episode 29: Ivan Wong & Greg Sowders (The Boxboys)

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

2021/12/19

Host Junor Francis talks with bassist Ivan Wong and drummer Greg Sowders of Los Angeles' first ska band, The Boxboys.

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01:15:51

Episode 4 (IGTV Rewind): Lynval Golding (The Specials)

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

2021/12/12

Recorded in October 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with ska icon, Lynval Golding of The Specials.

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01:36:58

Episode 28: Eitan Avineri (Western Standard Time Ska...

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

2021/12/02

Host Junor Francis talks with Eitan Avineri, bandleader and trumpeter for Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra, who have just released their new album Tombstone.

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00:59:58

Episode 3 (IGTV Rewind): Jerry Miller (The Untouchables)

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

2021/11/16

Recorded in September 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with the legendary Jerry Miller of The Untouchables.

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00:59:58

Episode 2 (IGTV Rewind): Nina Cole (Ska Fitness, The...

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

2021/11/16

Recorded in August 2020 on IGTV, host Junor Francis talks with Nina Cole, DJ, drummer for The Cover-Ups and Tight Spot, and ska fitness instructor.

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00:59:45

Episode 1 (IGTV Rewind): Greg Narvas (Hepcat)

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

2021/11/16

Recorded in July 2020 on IGTV, this was our inaugural History of LA Ska: One On One Session. Host Junor Francis talks with Greg Narvas, veteran drummer of Hepcat and talented visual artist.

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01:46:36

Episode 27: Tara Hahn (Half Past Two) & Chuck Wren...

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

2021/10/28

Host Junor Francis talks with Tara Hahn of Orange County, CA-based Half Past Two and Chuck Wren of Pay Attention Records and Jump Up Records.

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01:29:29

Episode 26: Howard Paar (O.N. Klub creator, author of...

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

2021/10/06

Host Junor Francis talks with Howard Paar, O.N. Klub creator and author of "Top Rankin': A Punk/Ska Noir Novel." Howard also shares details about the upcoming special event, Top Rankin': The O.N. Klub & Birth of the L.A. Ska Boom, taking place on October 23, 2021 at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles. https://www.universe.com/events/top-rankin-the-on-klub-birth-of-the-la-ska-boom-tickets-LVQCZB

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