ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists in the catalog.
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Prince Buster
reggae
Doctor Prats
electronic music, funk
Babylon Circus
rock music
The Toasters
2 tone
Karamelo Santo
Ska Cubano
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra
Valvomo
pop music, reggae
Jorge González
Latin pop, alternative rock
Son Rompe Pera
Mexican cumbia, Mexican folk music
Linda Lewis
funk, pop music
Skankan
reggae, rocksteady
Glukoza
alternative rock, dance-pop
Mad Heads
Dr. Ring-Ding
reggae, rocksteady
The Wailers
reggae
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.