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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SkaSka - Wikipedia

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   Ska ( / skɑː /; Jamaican Creole: skia, [skjæ]) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. [1] . It combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Ska is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the off beat.

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   Jan 2, 2013 · Top 10 Greatest Ska Bands of All TimeThe best ska bands are spread out across all 3 waves of the genre. WatchMojo counds down our picks for the ten best ska...

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5. www.youtube.com › playlistBritish Ska Classics | 1980s | Playlist | Music | UK - YouTube

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   Mar 29, 2020 · A selection of British Ska music from the 1980s. Hope you enjoy the Ska classics and hits in this playlist from the UK from the 1980s that includes The Beat, The Specials, The Selecter,...

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6. www.musicindustryhowto.com › what-is-ska-musicWhat is Ska Music? 7 Top Examples - Music Industry How To

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   Oct 16, 2023 · Learn about the history, characteristics, and influences of ska music, a Jamaican-born genre that evolved into reggae, rocksteady, and punk. Discover 7 examples of ska bands from different eras and styles, from The Skatalites to Less Than Jake.

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   What are the best ska bands of all time?

   • Top 10 Greatest Ska Bands of All Time The best ska bands are spread out across all 3 waves of the genre. WatchMojo counds down our picks for the ten best ska bands of all time. List Entries and Rank: #10. Sublime #9. The Beat #8. Madness #7. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones #6. The Wailers #5. Toots and the Maytals #4.

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   What is ska music?

   • Ska is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the off beat. It was developed in Jamaica in the 1960s when Stranger Cole, Prince Buster, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, and Duke Reid formed sound systems to play American rhythm and blues and then began recording their own songs.

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   Where did ska come from?

   • Ska, Jamaica’s first indigenous urban pop style. Pioneered by the operators of powerful mobile discos called sound systems, ska evolved in the late 1950s from an early Jamaican form of rhythm and blues that emulated American rhythm and blues, especially that produced in New Orleans, Louisiana.

   Ska | Origins, Genre & Artists | Britannica

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   What instruments are used in ska music?

   • Ska takes elements of both of these distinct music styles, combining instruments like the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, guitar, bass, piano, and snare drums to create its signature sound. Ska music has an incredibly specific sound, with several key elements contributing.

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   Is ska a fusion genre?

   • A newer example of modern ska can be found with the band The Pirate Ska Rebellion, whose music is a melting pot of style in line with ska’s history as a fusion genre. In their video for the song “Sonic Anatomy”, they showcase their funky reggae roots and soulful horn melody with a song about that feeling of being born to love something or someone.

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   When did ska become reggae?

   • By 1968, ska evolved again into reggae. The 2 tone genre, which began in the late 1970s in the Coventry area of UK, was a fusion of Jamaican ska rhythms and melodies with punk rock 's more aggressive guitar chords and lyrics. Compared to 1960s ska, 2 Tone music had faster tempos, fuller instrumentation, and a harder edge.

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8. hellomusictheory.com › learn › famous-ska-bands15 Of The Greatest And Most Famous Ska Bands Of All Time

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   • Reel Big Fish. Even music aficionados who aren’t well-versed in ska recognize the name of Reel Big Fish. The band, which formed in Orange County in the 1990s, quickly became a fixture of third-wave ska with their debut album, Turn the Radio Off.
   • Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones borrowed the sound of SoCal ska-punk but with roots in Boston. The band began playing together in 1983 and continued until they decided to call it quits in early 2022.
   • Madness. Notable for their two-tone ska style, we have the English band Madness. They formed in 1976 and had quite the success from the onset and into the early 1980s.
   • The Specials. UK-based The Specials is a ska band with inextricable political ties. Commenting on youth, culture, interpersonal relations, and global events, they contributed perhaps the most foundational ska sound to their country in the 1980s and beyond.

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   Greatest Ska Songs of All Time - Music Playlist Updated in 2024 If you liked this playlist, we recommend you also listen to these music lists: 1. Internation...

10. www.britannica.com › art › skaSka | Origins, Genre & Artists | Britannica

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    May 17, 2024 · Learn about ska, Jamaica's first indigenous urban pop style that evolved from rhythm and blues and mambo in the late 1950s. Discover its history, influential musicians, and international waves of popularity.