The Alpha Institute
Mere days away from marking 141 years of existence, the Alpha Institute credited with influencing the development of Ska and Reggae has received a boost for its music program.
On Monday, Sandals Foundation unveiled a 20-foot ‘Alpha Ska’ installation done by local artist Lisa Lindo and based on the late Michael ‘Freestylee’ Thompson’s design. The “mild steel” art installation is overlooking a performance space at the end of a 100-foot Music Walkway a $2.6-million upgrade sponsored by Sandals Foundation.
Sandals Foundation which is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International said in a statement on Monday that the upgrade also included multi-core audio mixing equipment for live performances and didactic panels that explain Alpha’s role and approach to music education for visitors and students to enjoy.