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this week in In defense of skaAuthor Daniel Rachel talks about his new book, Too Too Young: The Story of 2 Tone Records: Rude Boys, Racism, and the Soundtrack of a Generation. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
The two-tone ska genre is one of the most important movements in pop music history, and Rachel is here to finally give the scene the definitive oral history it deserves. From 1979 to 1981, a handful of bands in the UK, such as The Specials, burst onto the scene with music that fused old ska, punk and disco. It was overtly political and anti-racist music, and would find enormous cultural and commercial success in its home country, ultimately inspiring bands like The Clash and The Police.
In Too, too young, out June 4, Rachel tells the story of how 2 Tone spread around the world. While many of the bands in the scene were largely cult artists outside of England, they planted seeds for important new ska scenes around the world. The book is a celebration of the sonic and social importance of 2 Tone, and you can pre-order it from Akashic Books either Amazon.
While you're at it, why not cast host Aaron Carnes? In defense of ska book also or book next Ska Edition Now More Than Ever?
Listen to Rachel delve deeper into the fascinating history of 2 Tone in the latest episode of In defense of ska above, and be sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Fans can also get early, ad-free episodes by joining the GONE Patreonand don't forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series.
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