ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists in the catalog.
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The Liberty of Norton Folgate
Madness · 2009
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Luie Hond
rock music, rocksteady
Toots Hibbert
Byron Lee
The Pioneers
reggae
Johnny Socko
Après La Classe
Ken Boothe
Spy vs Spy
Red Five Point Star
Ska Patrol
reggae
Alai Oli
indie rock, reggae
Sagarroi
reggae, rock music
Baldin Bada
hardcore, punk rock
Zoo
rapping, rock music
Quique Neira
reggae, roots reggae
Joxe Ripiau
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.
