Ska Her Way

With a Panel Discussion 

Moderated by Junor Francis 

In Association with History of LA Ska 

Women have played crucial and often underappreciated roles in the development, performance, and evolution of ska music across all of its waves—from its origins in Jamaica in the 1960s, through the British 2 Tone movement in the late 1970s, to the underground traditional scene and popularity of ska punk in the 1990s, and beyond. 

The GRAMMY Museum has been a hub for the History of LA Ska since 2017, hosting numerous memorable panel discussions and special events that celebrate the genre’s deep roots, key players, and ongoing impact on music and culture. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Museum will host the first all-female panel aptly titled Ska Her Way. 

Featured panelists include seven talented and well-respected singers, songwriters, musicians, authors, and aficionados in ska:

1. Dunia Best (Rude Girl Revue, Dunia & Aram, Supernova Alliance) 
2. Gina Rodriguez (The Shantees, The Cover-Ups, The Twi-Lites, Riddem Queens)
3. Heather Augustyn (author of “Rude Girls: Women of 2-Tone & One Step Beyond”)   
4. Karina Denike (Dance Hall Crashers, NOFX) 
5. Persephone “Queen P” Laird (Ocean Eleven, LA Allstar Revue) 
6. Sarah-Jane Owen (The Bodysnatchers, The Belle Stars) 
7. Tara Hahn (Half Past Two)

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Show Time: 7:30pm

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BAG POLICY: please note that only bags 9 inches x 6 inches and smaller will be allowed for this event. Vinyl, memorabilia, gifts, etc. will also not be allowed inside the building.   

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