About This Station

Alpha Boys School Radio is an online radio station from Kingston, Jamaica, broadcasting 24/7 music by past students of the Alpha Boys School, a historic music programme founded in 1880 and run by the Sisters of Mercy since 1890. The station's playlist spans jazz, ska, rocksteady, dub, dancehall, and reggae, with every track featuring at least one Alpha alumnus — from jazz innovators to ska pioneers and reggae icons. The website highlights notable figures such as dancehall legend Yellowman and ska greats Don Drummond, Lester Sterling, Tommy McCook, and Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, alongside curated playlists like *The Ska Foundation* and *10 Ska Songs You Should Know*. It also promotes live events such as the Supernova International Ska Festival 2026, reflecting its ongoing connection to the global ska and reggae community.