Clap Your Hands Say Ska!

July 26, 2024

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Clap Your Hands Say Ska!

Back in the Sixties, he was nicknamed ‘The Godfather Of Ska’ – and with good reason. Laurel Aitken was one of the most successful Jamaican musicians and writers of his day, with a prolific output. Ranging from R&B, Ska and Rocksteadyto the Skinhead Reggae of the late 60s and early 70s to Ska Revival via his rebirth on the back of 2Tone in the early 1980s, Aitken’s music had an upbeat, joyous vibe, memorable lyrics and an irresistible beat. His track ‘Clap Your Hands’ is featured in the new Australian crime drama Swift Street, currently streaming on SBS Demand in Australia.

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