Alpha Boys School Radio

Alpha Boys School Radio A 24/7 radio station offering music from notable past Alpha boys in ska, reggae, jazz & other genres There are about 130 young men learning at Alpha today.

SKA - ROCKSTEADY - REGGAE
Alpha Boys' School Radio both celebrates and raises much needed funds to support the school responsible for the education and musical development of Jamaica's premiere jazz, ska, reggae and dancehall pioneers. Featuring the music from the incomparable alumni of the Alpha Boys' School, including jazz stalwarts Jo Harriot, Dizzy Reece and Vin Gordon, ska greats The Skatalit

es, Cedric 'Im' Brooks and Rico Rodriguez, reggae veterans Leroy Smart and Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace and Winston 'Yellowman' Foster, the original King of the Dancehall. Founded in 1880 by Jessie Ripoll and first named Alpha Cottage, Alpha Boys School is an education and vocational school for young men in Kingston who need of skills training. The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order of nuns, have been involved with Alpha since 1884 and have administered Alpha Boys School since 1890. Sister Ignatius (1919-2003), long time Alpha administrator and sometimes called the Mother Theresa of Reggae, is renowned for her love of music and providing the space and encouragement that enabled Alpha boys to become change agents through music. Alpha Boys' School Radio is an innovative effort to help a real Jamaican success story continue to provide a future for those who need it most. Alpha Boys School Radio went live from 26 South Camp Road for the first time October 11, 2015.

This winter ⛄remember to bundle up with Jamaica Nice. 🇯🇲Visit the Jamaica Nice. shop online to choose from the Low Pro L...
07/01/2026

This winter ⛄remember to bundle up with Jamaica Nice. 🇯🇲

Visit the Jamaica Nice. shop online to choose from the Low Pro Logo Cap and Winter Beanie to bundle with the Jamaica Nice. Classic Long Sleeve🔥

Link in bio or follow this url for details >> https://yesjamaicanice.bigcartel.com/product/long-sleeve-headwear-bundle


Happy Belated 95th Dizzy Reece! https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/post/dizzy-reece-1931 The son of a silent film pian...
06/01/2026

Happy Belated 95th Dizzy Reece!
https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/post/dizzy-reece-1931

The son of a silent film pianist, 95-year old Reece (b 5 June 1931) attended Alpha Boys School along with classmates Joe Harriot and Wilton 'Bogey' Gaynair before becoming the only Jamaican contracted with the legendary jazz label, Blue Note Records.

06/01/2026

Joe White - President Rock www.alphaboysschoolradio.com
Featuring The Rupie Edwards All Stars
1971
Recorded on the Conversation riddim

Don't miss a beat! Upward & Onward is Alpha's monthly newsletter for news and information from 26 South Camp Road in Kin...
05/01/2026

Don't miss a beat! Upward & Onward is Alpha's monthly newsletter for news and information from 26 South Camp Road in Kingston and from the Alpha community around the world.

https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/post/newsletter

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2025 was a landmark year for music education in Jamaica. Help us make 2026 even more impactful! https://alphamusicja.com...
04/01/2026

2025 was a landmark year for music education in Jamaica. Help us make 2026 even more impactful! https://alphamusicja.com/donate/ Donate today !

Radio station featuring Jamaican music online by past students of the Alpha Boys School in Kingston, Jamaica. Listen 24/7 for jazz, ska, dub and reggae music hits and rare gems.

Those who met Tan Tan (1931-2025) never forgot him. He had a way with music and with people. His funeral was today and w...
02/01/2026

Those who met Tan Tan (1931-2025) never forgot him. He had a way with music and with people. His funeral was today and we join with all of his friends and family in celebrating his memory.

Dedicated to the memory of Edward "Tan Tan" Thornton

2025 was a year of growth for the Alpha community. Through the work and collaboration of our students, faculty and part...
01/01/2026

2025 was a year of growth for the Alpha community. Through the work and collaboration of our students, faculty and partners in Jamaica as well as overseas, music education and performance took important steps forward in Kingston, Montego Bay and across Jamaica. Thank you to all. Upward & Onward!

Link in bio or follow this url for the 2025 recap >> https://alphamusicja.com/2025-music-jamaica/








They say great teachers make great students. They must have been thinking of Alpha Bandmaster V S Tulloch whose birthday...
30/12/2025

They say great teachers make great students. They must have been thinking of Alpha Bandmaster V S Tulloch whose birthday is today, December 30.

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Under Tulloch’s tutelage men like the late flute and sax player, Harold McNair received the training that made them key contributors to the music of the day in Jamaica, London and New York.

In his role as Alpha bandmaster (on two separate occasions) Tulloch is considered a major influence on the evolution of the big band era in Jamaica thanks to the steady stream of ultra talented musicians leaving Alpha’s doors.

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alphaboysschoolradio.com plays music in whole or in part by Alpha alumni THE HOME OF JAMAICAN MUSIC Alpha Boys' School Radio both celebrates and raises much needed funds to support the school responsible for the education and musical development of many of Jamaica's premiere jazz, ska, reggae and dancehall pioneers. Featuring the music from the incomparable alumni of the Alpha Boys' School, including jazz stalwarts Jo Harriot, Dizzy Reece and Vin Gordon, ska greats The Skatalites, Cedric 'Im' Brooks and Rico Rodriguez, reggae veterans Leroy Smart and Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace and Winston 'Yellowman' Foster, the original King of the Dancehall. Founded in 1880 by Jessie Ripoll and first named Alpha Cottage, Alpha Boys School is an education and vocational school for young men in Kingston who need of skills training. The Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order of nuns, have been involved with Alpha since 1884 and have administered Alpha Boys School since 1890. Sister Ignatius (1919-2003), long time Alpha administrator and sometimes called the Mother Theresa of Reggae, is renowned for her love of music and providing the space and encouragement that enabled Alpha boys to become change agents through music. There are about 130 young men learning at Alpha today. Alpha Boys' School Radio is an innovative effort to help a real Jamaican success story continue to provide a future for those who need it most. Alpha Boys School Radio went live from 26 South Camp Road for the first time October 11, 2015.