We select five essential albums from throughout the history of ska music, including classic released by The Specials, The Beat, Jimmy Cliff and Operation Ivy.
Ska music got its start in Jamaica in the early 1960s, the precursor to reggae. Ska’s biggest U.S. spotlight came February 23, 1993 when the New Ritz in Manhattan sold out for the Skalapalooza concert. Our Song of the Day, “A Message to You Rudy,” is an example of early ska.
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Pop sensation of Neneh Cherry was introduced to reggae and soundsystem culture by Slits frontwoman Ari Up, and one track still remains as a definite favourite.
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