Ska Revival

Ska revival, a vibrant resurgence of the ska genre that originally flourished in Jamaica during the 1960s, made its marked comeback in the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly in the UK. This revival fused traditional ska rhythms with elements of punk rock and new wave, breathing new life into the genre's upbeat, choppy rhythms and offbeat guitar chords. Artists like The Beat and The Bodysnatchers were at the forefront, celebrating ska's rich heritage while infusing their music with contemporary energy and political commentary. This period saw an explosion of ska's popularity, introducing a wider audience to its infectious rhythms and danceable beats. The ska revival movement was not just a musical resurgence but also a cultural one, fostering a diverse and inclusive community united by a love for the genre's joyful sound and its roots in social and racial harmony.

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They Call It Ska
Album - 7 Tracks - Released December 5, 2025

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Akatz
Bad Manners
Bluekilla
Chris Murray
Dr. Ring Ding
Fun Boy Three
Intensified
Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior
Madness
Sham 69
Skarlatines
Stranger Cole
The Beat
The Bodysnatchers
The Busters
The Cabrians
The Caroloregians
The Dualers
The Jam
The Kinky Coo Coo's
The Peeping Toms
The Selecter
The Slackers
The Toasters
Western Special
Madness
The Jam
The Beat
Bad Manners
Fun Boy Three
The Dualers
The Slackers
The Selecter
Dr. Ring Ding
The Toasters
The Busters
Chris Murray
Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior
Stranger Cole
The Bodysnatchers
Akatz
The Kinky Coo Coo's
Bluekilla
The Cabrians
Sham 69
Intensified
Skarlatines
The Caroloregians
Western Special
The Peeping Toms