Without ska, there is no reggae
Legends Of Ska celebrates the music, culture and enthusiasm of Jamaica as a newly independent nation more than 50 years ago. The award-winning documentary film chronologically explores the history of original Jamaican ska and the significance of the island’s musical impact.
In the spirit of Buena Vista Social Club and 20 Feet From Stardom, Legends Of Ska focuses primarily on the years 1962-1966 by interspersing vintage and contemporary concert footage, rare photographs, newsreels, artifacts, interviews and authentic tourist 8mm home movies.
Ska was Jamaica’s first popular musical export, which sprang from the jazz clubs and dance halls of Kingston to spawn a worldwide dance craze.
about the Director
Over 30 years of passion & dedication to Jamaican Music:
“Reggae Explosions” Radio Disc Jockey on WICB-FM
PR & Publicity @ RAS Records
Inventor/Producer of Reggaerobics & The World Beat Workout
Steady Rock Sound Syndicate Deejay
Host of the Ska radio show “Rude Radio” on 770-AM KUOM
Instructor of “Fire Down Below: The History of Jamaican Music" at the University of Minnesota;
Guest Lecturer of Caribbean Music at Perpich Center For The Arts
Presenter at the International Reggae Conference, University of The West Indies
Producer and Promoter of the Legends of Ska concerts, Palais Royale Ballroom, Toronto;
Executive Producer, Director & Writer of Legends of Ska documentary film.
This is Brad Klein’s directorial debut.