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  The Delirians and The Steady 45s Are Bringing East L.A. Ska to the World

  May 22 at 4:45 a.m.

  Back from their recent "Ska From the Ghetto" European tour, the two bands reflect on their music's growing popularity abroad.

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  Hepcat Are the Unsung Heroes of Southern California's Ska Scene

  April 11 at 5:30 a.m.

  A band that started as a one-off gig for a backyard party grew into one of the SoCal ska revival's most unique acts, with a sound rooted in classic Jamaican rhythms and vocal harmonies.

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  Voodoo Glow Skulls Are Proud to Be Keepers of SoCal’s Ska-Punk Flame

  December 28 at 1:08 p.m.

  "There will always be an audience for ska," says VGS frontman Frank Casillas. And clearly he's right — the veteran Riverside band is still going strong after nearly 30 years.

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  The 10 Best Bands From Long Beach

  April 28 at 5:30 a.m.

  The city of Long Beach’s contributions to popular music will probably always be overshadowed by that of its big sister, L.A. Which is a shame, really. Of course there are the city’s two most famous musical denizens, Snoop Dogg and Sublime, who rep Long Beach hard in their songs. But...

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  This Festival Aims to Unite English- and Spanish-Speaking Ska Fans

  March 15 at 12:32 p.m.

  Ska music for some folks will forever remain a curious musical oddity. It remains too niche to be mainstream, yet manages to poke through to wider recognition every few years. Those confused by its lasting presence and influence will be more confused to see the Shrine Expo Hall host the...

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  Dave Wakeling Is Working on the First English Beat Album in 33 Years

  March 27 at 4:15 a.m.

  During a 1980s MTV New Year’s Eve celebration, General Public, UB40 and Frankie Goes to Hollywood were gearing up to ring in the new year live. As General Public lead singer Dave Wakeling recalls, they wanted to mark the special moment by having a few fans on stage. “A few”...