Noun

ska

  1. A style of Jamaican dance music combining elements of Caribbean calypso and mento with American jazz and rhythm and blues.

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Mon Mar 1 05:29:04 2010

Ska (pronounced /ˈskɑː/, Jamaican [skja]) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by a walking bass line accented with rhythms on the upbeat. In the early 1960s, ska was the dominant music genre of Jamaica and was popular with British Mods. Later it became popular with many skinheads. Music historians typically divide the history of ska into three periods: the original Jamaican scene of the 1960s (First Wave), the English 2 Tone ska revival of the late 1970s (Second Wave) and the third wave ska movement, which started in the 1980s (Third Wave) and rose to popularity in the US in the 1990s.

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Ska Cubano jamaica meets cuba ska Cubano fuse the sounds of pre revolutionary Cuba with Jamaica s choppy ska and the occasional ripe Colombian Cumbia to create a brew that kicks like a cocktail

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One step beyond! Ska , 2tone, Funk, Soul & Jazz,
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BRASS Fringe event! Its Madness and then again it's just not! Bands and musicians of all types wishing to join in the BRASS Fringe, We have bands from Japan, France, Germany America and across...

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Hosting the Square Kilometre Array (. SKA. ) telescope in South Africa would boost the development of high-level skills and cutting-edge technology infrastructure,​ says President Jacob Zuma.

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Ska. Sour is . Ska. Brewing Co.'s aptly named entry into the category, and it is the first Durango beer to tackle this style of brewing. The beer spent the better part of a year in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels with Brettanomyces and ...

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For over 40 years, and through many configurations, The Wailers' pioneering mix of ska , reggae, and rock steady styles has outlasted every trend and next ...



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A few more notes on the No Doubt Ska EP - MOG (blog)
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This release is actually quite a little gem for the old school fans who favor the band's original ska -tinged flavor. The "live" side is pretty fantastic, ...

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Tue Mar 9 22:11:15 2010

What instrument would be fun to play ska music with?
Q. I'm thinking of taking up another instrument but I am not sure what I should try. I already play drums, and I don't really feel like taking up guitar or bass, and I was thinking of taking up something like a trumpet because I really like ska music (bands like The Aquabats, Mustard Plug, etc.) but I am not sure what instrument (like the trumpet or saxophone) is in the majority of ska music and makes the coolest ska-like sound.
Asked by Droogie84 - Sun Aug 24 21:34:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. trumpet, trombone, sax... any one of those are awesome choices. i personally play the sax, and it works really well in the the ska sound. but when i'm listening to ska, it's always the trombone that sticks out for me. you can do such awesome things with that slide! your choice then. anything musical is a good pick! good luck, and have fun. p.s. yes, aquabats rock!
Answered by lesbleus10fr - Sun Aug 24 21:43:13 2008

What are some good ska, reggae, and jazz bands?
Q. Okay, so I just discovered ska and I really like it, but I know almost zero good bands. If anyone knows any good traditional, 2 tone, or third wave ska bands please tell me. Oh and also what are some good reggae and jazz bands, cause I also like those two genres, and I really dont know anything about those two so anything would be appreciated from info to good band names. Oh and if you have a favorite song with that band tell me.
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A. Ska: The Specials Operation Ivy The Toasters The Aggrolites Toots & the Maytals Streetlight Manifesto Catch 22 Reggae: Aswad Bob Marley Bunny Wailer Peter Tosh Jah Cure Ziggy Marley Damien Marley Stephen Marley Sublime Barrington Levy Lee "Scratch" Perry Midnite Third World Israel Vibration
Answered by Manic - Mon Sep 8 21:29:14 2008

What is the ska band with the older looking cartoon?
Q. I really liked the song, but I forgot the name of the band. Thanks!
Asked by Cutie - Fri Oct 10 11:03:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Operation Ivy?
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See also:

  • ska2soul.netska2soul.net
    georgwa.demon.co.uk
    Detailed history of 1960s Jamaican ska artists and record labels, with audio interviews and record collecting guide. Link to similar guide for 1960s soul music in the US and UK.
  • All Music Guide: SkaAll Music Guide: Ska
    allmusic.com
    Introduction to the genre, with representative artists, albums, and songs.
  • Skaville.deSkaville.de
    skaville.de
    Lists cover versions in Jamaican 60's music which influenced the development of ska, early reggae, rhythm and blues and rocksteady.
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