Where to Start with ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists
Best ska Albums to Start With
ska Artists
The Paragons
reggae
Dr. Calypso
reggae, rocksteady
Lloyd Brevett
Mephiskapheles
Jerry Dammers
Billy Lawrence
rhythm and blues
Pilfers
Roddy Radiation
punk rock, rockabilly
Dwight Pinkney
Dave Hillyard
Dicky Barrett
The Hippos
Roy Paci & Aretuska
Familija
The Ballistics
Gökhan Özoğuz
About ska
What is ska?
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
Where should I start with ska?
Start with "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness. It captures what makes ska worth exploring.
What are the best ska albums?
The ska albums worth hearing first: "The Liberty of Norton Folgate" by Madness, "London Calling" by The Clash, "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." by Gwen Stefani, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" by Danny Elfman and "Sibérie m'était contéee" by Manu Chao.
How many ska artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 516 ska artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
