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Ska

5,837 releases
Originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, characterized by a signature off-beat rhythm (referred to as the ‘skank’ rhythm), chop-style guitar work, busy bass lines and a use of horn sections.
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    • Ska
      • 2 Tone

        Combines 1960s Jamaican Ska with Punk Rock and New Wave to create tracks played at faster tempos and with a harder edge than the original Jamaican records.

      • Jamaican Ska

        Originated in Jamaica with groups who combined Jazz and Rhythm & Blues with rhythms of traditional Caribbean Music like Mento and Calypso.

      • Spouge

        Fusion of Calypso and Ska originating in Barbados during the 1960s and 70s.

      • Third Wave Ska

        Expanded on the 2 Tone period, adding further Rock elements resulting in a heavier sound.

        • Ska Punk

          Characterized by up-tempo skank rhythms, catchy horn sections, and spirited guitar work; delivered with a fun and rebellious energy.

          • Skacore

            Fuses skank rhythms and frantic blasts of horns with hardcore intensity.

            • Crack Rock Steady

              Fuses Skacore with elements of Crust Punk and sometimes Metal; coupled with anti-establishment lyrics.

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