ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists in the catalog.
Guides for ska artists
Top ska albums
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Tres Pasos
cumbia, reggae
Dennis Culp
Byron Lee and the Dragonaires
Chabelos
alternative rock, comedy rock
Delroy Wilson
Stephen Jackson
Christopher Beckham
emotional hardcore, hardcore punk
Atsushi Yanaka
The Rifffs
2 tone, post-punk
Brams
reggae, rock music
Jamaica All Stars
reggae
Hot Numbers
Skampida
Les Testarudes
reggae, rocksteady
Five Star Affair
Carpe Diem
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.
