Ska Boom! On the history of American Ska – an interview with Marc Wasserman

Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History attempts to do what has never been done. In 400+ pages and across 19 chapters, author Marc Wasserman has knitted together the origin stories of the pioneers who created a uniquely American version of ska and reggae. These bands were formed and toured before the advent of the Inetrnet and smart phones, so their very little known about them and the important role they played in creating an American ska sub-culture that continues to thrive in the 21st century. We sat down with author Marc Wasserman to discuss the history of American Ska, its evolution and the current state of the thriving scene. Read the full interview below. Musician, podcaster, and author Marc Wasserman’s debut book Ska Boom! An American Ska & Reggae Oral History is no...

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