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.

MIRAR! Impresiones Sobre Jazz, 44 - el saxofonista y graduado Alpha Boys School, Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair (1927-1995)https...
30/11/2025

MIRAR! Impresiones Sobre Jazz, 44 - el saxofonista y graduado Alpha Boys School, Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair (1927-1995)

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Un acercamiento crítico a la figura del saxofonista tenor Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair, nacido en Jamaica pero afincado en Europa durante la mayor parte de su carrera.

Se comentan los tres álbumes que grabó como líder: "Blue Bogey", "Africa Calling" y "Alpharian".

Bienvenido al sitio web de Alpha Boys School Radio. agradecemos que se haya tomado el tiempo de visitarnos. Aún no todas las páginas están disponibles en español, pero hablamos español y nos encantaría saber de usted.

From jazz to dub, reggae to dancehall and ska to rocksteady, Alpha past students made numerous and vauable contributions...
29/11/2025

From jazz to dub, reggae to dancehall and ska to rocksteady, Alpha past students made numerous and vauable contributions to the music and culture. Learn more about the 100+ year legacy of the music programme supervised by the Sisters of Mercy in Jamaica, from 1892 until ....

Link in bio or follow this url...
https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/blog/categories/past-students

Purchase with purpose and support the next generation of Jamaica's music success stories! The Alpha Boys School Radio Sh...
27/11/2025

Purchase with purpose and support the next generation of Jamaica's music success stories!

The Alpha Boys School Radio Shop features unique gifts, music and Alpha collectables, with all proceeds directly funding the school's vital music and vocational training programmes for youth in Jamaica.

Link in bio or follow this url:
https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/shop

Watch Jamaica In Real Life with Alpha Radio providing the soundtrack.Link in bio or use this url to watch https://www.al...
26/11/2025

Watch Jamaica In Real Life with Alpha Radio providing the soundtrack.

Link in bio or use this url to watch https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/live-video-feed

Pick from live video of Kingston, Ocho Rios and May Pen.

Let Alpha Radio provide the music.

The popular free lunchtime jazz concert at the Alpha School of Music is planning an exciting sophomore season. Link in b...
23/11/2025

The popular free lunchtime jazz concert at the Alpha School of Music is planning an exciting sophomore season. Link in bio or follow this url - https://www.yesjamaicanice.com/post/jazz-jamaica

The popular free lunch hour jazz concert at the Alpha School of Music is planning an exciting sophomore season.

Shop Alpha for collectors items like the 2002 CD entitled Come Dance With Me.https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/shopRe...
21/11/2025

Shop Alpha for collectors items like the 2002 CD entitled Come Dance With Me.
https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/shop

Recorded at Studio One with Alpha greats and special gusts the CD even has Sister Ignatius introducing the music!


Focusing on the Alpha music legacy from 1892 until today, visitors will not only better understand Alpha’s impact but yo...
19/11/2025

Focusing on the Alpha music legacy from 1892 until today, visitors will not only better understand Alpha’s impact but you will have the unique opportunity to experience it first hand! Reservations are recommended.

https://alphamusicja.com/alpha-visit/

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On her birthday, we invite you to listen to the Mother Theresa of Reggae Music, Sister Ignatius, RSM, in her own words.....
18/11/2025

On her birthday, we invite you to listen to the Mother Theresa of Reggae Music, Sister Ignatius, RSM, in her own words...
https://www.alphaboysschoolradio.com/post/sister-ignatius

Sister Mary Ignatius (18 Nov 1921-9 Feb 2003). A member of the Sisters of Mercy of Jamaica community. Sound system owner/operator. Boxing fan. Mother to hundreds of youth who benefited from her care. And so much more...

Photo courtesy Brian Keyo.



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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.