How to get into ska
ska: music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s northsound.fm covers 516 ska artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into ska?
Start with Madness's "The Liberty of Norton Folgate". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into ska.
Who are the best ska artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for ska include Madness, Lily Allen and The Clash. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is ska?
music genre from Jamaica in the 1950s