Few have had the impact on modern Jamaican music like Alpha Boys School and their students. A nonprofit residential school for at-risk boys, Alpha is where many of Jamaica's musical pioneers in jazz, ska and reggae (from the Skatalites to Yellowman) got their start. The band is still a primary source of local talent, with weekly public performances at their welcome center forming part of the school's 'Alpha Live!' program. The band also play regularly at Devon House.
