Where to Start with ska
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s
516 artists
Best ska Albums to Start With
ska Artists
Kchiporros
Westbound Train
Naâman
dancehall, reggae
Joxe Ripiau
reggae
Doctor Krápula
cumbia, punk rock
Vendetta
reggae, rock music
BeNuts
Henny Vrienten
Hopalong Knut
Two Tone Club
Spring Heeled Jack
Itziarren Semeak
neofolk, punk rock
Pablove Black
Locomondo
Lamatumbá
cumbia, folk music
The Refrescos
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.
