Ska

[Michii]

As defined by urban dictionary:

Ska

A music genre created in Jamaica. The orginal music called ska is now called first wave. Then it went to England and became two tone because of racial unity between black and whites. Then it moved into America and became third wave because it was more punk influenced in America. Ska bands are defined because of the guitars and keyboards playing on the upbeat, not because of horn sections, which are also commonly ascociated with ska. Ska gave birth to reggae, rocksteady, dub, and punk. Ska is also considered the opposite of emo, because emo is usually more sadder sounding whereas ska is more happy sounding. The horn sections in ska bands are usually made up of saxes, trumpets, and trombones.

First Wave Band - Skatalites
Two Tone Band - Specials
Third Wave Band - Toasters

Ska is a very unique genre of music, as you can see. I love ska, noted by the lyrics in my signature from the band Streetlight Manifesto. My reason for creating this thread is not only to inform members of ska, but also to ask; who else is a ska fan?


(Haha, I apologize for the random italics, boldings, etc., but I'm just in that mood :p)