Ska For Life: The Definitive Guide to the World's Most Upbeat Music

Ska'd for Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials

by Horace Panter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1282 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	227 pages

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Ska For Life is the definitive guide to the world's most upbeat music. This comprehensive book explores the history of ska, from its origins in Jamaica to its global impact today. With in-depth interviews with ska legends and cutting-edge analysis, Ska For Life is the essential resource for any fan of this infectious music.

Ska's Origins

Ska originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s as a fusion of Jamaican mento, American rhythm and blues, and jazz. The music was characterized by its uptempo beat, syncopated rhythms, and call-and-response vocals. Ska quickly became popular in Jamaica, and by the early 1960s, it had spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

The First Wave of Ska

The first wave of ska, also known as the rude boy era, was dominated by artists such as The Skatalites, Prince Buster, and Desmond Dekker. These artists sang about the everyday lives of Jamaican youth, and their music was often infused with social and political commentary. The rude boy era ended in the late 1960s, but ska continued to evolve and grow in popularity.

The Second Wave of Ska

The second wave of ska, also known as the two-tone era, emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s. Two-tone ska was a fusion of ska and punk rock, and it was characterized by its fast tempo, catchy melodies, and political lyrics. Two-tone ska bands such as The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness helped to bring ska to a new generation of fans.

Ska Today

Ska continues to be a popular music genre today, and there are ska bands active all over the world. Ska has also been incorporated into other genres of music, such as reggae, punk rock, and hip hop.

The Essential Ska Albums

No ska collection is complete without these essential albums:

* The Skatalites - Ska Authentic * Prince Buster - The Ten Commandments of Ska * Desmond Dekker - The Israelites * The Specials - Specials * The Selecter - Too Much Pressure * Madness - One Step Beyond

The Essential Ska Bands

These are the essential ska bands that every fan should know:

* The Skatalites * Prince Buster * Desmond Dekker * The Specials * The Selecter * Madness * The Mighty Mighty Bosstones * Sublime * No Doubt * Rancid

The Future of Ska

Ska is a vibrant and ever-evolving genre of music. With its infectious rhythms and positive message, ska is sure to continue to entertain and inspire fans for generations to come.

Ska'd for Life: A Personal Journey with The Specials

by Horace Panter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1282 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages

FREE