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I have never been to Hawaii.
And besides, I have never been to Rosslau...
I have probably never really been a part of life.
At least when I look at the list of performing artists from the last years and the playlist of the sampler “20 Years Ska Madness“, it becomes clear to me that I have missed something in my life.
For 20 years, the “This is Ska“ festival has been taking place in Rosslau. It is not just a simple ska festival. It is a festival that takes place in the Wasserburg in Rosslau. A beautiful and special location with bands that make every fan of ska, reggae, and rocksteady's heart beat faster. This year, among others, NH3, Mark Foggo, The Hotknives, Buster Shuffle, Dr. Ring Ding, Winston Francis, and Mr. Review were there. These and many other artists were available for under €40. Do I need to say more?
For the 20th anniversary, the excellent ska label PORK PIE from Berlin, which has released at least one recording for many of the bands playing there, has released a sampler with 22 songs.
This sampler features a song each from The Toasters, The Busters, Mr. Review, Skaos, Die Tornados, El Bosso & die Ping Pongs, Leo & the Lineup, and Doreen Shaffer. New school, old school, ska-pop... simply everything that has characterized the ska scene in the last 20 years.
Needless to say, this sampler makes the DJ unemployed, right?
All the songs here are simply cool, danceable, relaxed, casual, and even after the fiftieth listen, not boring.
At my next barbecue parties, the CD will definitely be playing, and instead of playing the DJ, I will comfortably lie in my hammock, drink a sweet rum from Jamaica, and enjoy life.
Thank you, Pork Pie!
