HeyJaredHistory of L.A. Ska: One On One Sessions
Hosted by veteran radio DJ/emcee/promoter Junor Francis, we celebrate Southern California's ska, rocksteady and vintage reggae scene through insightful conversations with the legends and modern-day players, including those behind-the-scenes.
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Episode 131: Reggae Got Soul Part 2 Roundtable with Jackie Mendez, Andre Cruz & Tony Medina (opens the original)
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On this Reggae Got Soul Part 2 Roundtable, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Jackie Mendez, Andre Cruz (The Steady 45s, Black Diamond Rhythm Band), and Tony Medina (Thee Illusions, The Delirians, The Steady 45s). This episode is dedicated to the late Tim Receveur of Supernova International Ska Festival.
Episode 130: Supernova International Ska Festival 2026 Preview w/ Steve Jackson, Dunia Best, Matt Hensley, Sean Wheeler & Tim Receveur (opens the original)
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On this Supernova International Ska Festival 2026 Preview Episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with Steve Jackson (The Pietasters), Matt Hensley and Sean Wheeler (The A-100s), Dunia Best (Rude Girl Revue), as well as Supernova co-founder/curator, Tim Receveur. This top ska festival takes place September 12 and 13 at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. Tickets and info at Supernovaska.com.
Episode 129: Joey Quinones (Thee Sinseers, The Steady 45s, The Delirians) (opens the original)
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Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with singer, songwriter, and mutli-instrumentalist, Joey Quinones. He's a solo artist and frontman for Thee Sinseers, and a former member of The Steady 45s, The Delirians, The Altons, Chris Murray Combo, and Upground.
Episode 128: The Dynamics Alumni (opens the original)
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Host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with current and former members of the veteran Los Angeles-based, traditional ska group, The Dynamics - Amber Foxx, Tony Escarcega, Dex McFerson, Ted Morris, Eric Morrison, Minh Pham, and Bill Purdy. After a 25-year hiatus, The Dynamics with very special guests will perform at SkaMania's Jamaican Independence Celebration featuring The Pioneers on August 8, 2026 at La Santa in Santa Ana, CA.
Episode 127: Celebrating Carlos Malcolm with Heather Augustyn, Eitan Avineri, Chris Murray & Robert "Zimbobway" Way (opens the original)
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On this special Celebrating Carlos Malcolm episode, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler are joined by: author, educator Heather Augustyn; musician, bandleader Eitan Avineri; singer, musician Chris Murray; and musician, bandleader Robert "Zimbobway" Way. Carlos Malcolm, one of the true architects of Jamaican music, passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 91. Beginning his career in the late 1950s, he helped shape the sound and spirit of Jamaica through his work as a composer, arranger,
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