Where to Start with ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists
Best ska Albums to Start With
ska Artists
Notívagos
hip-hop, reggae
Etxi
punk rock
Skastra
Switch Bitch
Lick Quarters
dancehall, hip-hop
Chencha Berrinches
The Skadows
Ken Guru & the Highjumpers
A Matraca Perversa
High Times
Ska-T
Gramoxone Ska Band
jazz rock
Skaguitar
jazz, reggae
Lurra
pop music, reggae
Pisando fuerte
punk rock
Banana Boats
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.
