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This week, In Defense of Ska heads outside of the United States to dive into the massive ska scene in Mexico. Joined by Jose “Deals” Olan, an experienced musician and promoter in Mexico, the crew explores the fans of the region, the massive festivals, and more. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
Olan first cut his teeth by playing saxophone in several bands (Bad Manners, Tijuana No, The Toasters, Maskatesta), and now fronts his own group, Out of Control Army. Right around that same time he launched that project, he also booked his first big ska festival, Mexico City’s Non Stop Ska. Though ska had dipped in popularity in the mid 2000s, Olan had faith in the community, and his bet paid off, as the fest drew tens of thousands of people. Now, big ska festivals are the norm in Mexico.
In addition to his work, Olan guides In Defense of Ska through the history of the genre in Mexico. From important bands to the peaks and valleys of the genre’s mainstream appeal, Mexico has come to establish itself as one of the most passionate spots on Earth when it comes to good ‘ol ska music.
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