It came from Jamaica, and has gone through many stages. But it's summed up as good, honest music to dance (SKANK) to.
It is one of the most diverse genres, going from dreadlock-ed colored guys singing about Jah to grinning smartass punk rockers.
People that listen to ska are often happy, witty, and open-minded
It is one of the most diverse genres, going from dreadlock-ed colored guys singing about Jah to grinning smartass punk rockers.
People that listen to ska are often happy, witty, and open-minded
by xcaptainmetalx July 25, 2009
'Third Wave' ska is the most common these days, a combination of upbeat music with meaningful lyrics.
The general message (when it's not about something random like showers or pigeons) seems to be life has its downsides but we can still feel good about it.
The general message (when it's not about something random like showers or pigeons) seems to be life has its downsides but we can still feel good about it.
Less Than Jake, Catch 22, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Mustard Plug, Sublime, Rancid, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spunge, NOFX, Pietasters...
by Spike December 13, 2004
A term commonly referred to by second semester seniors, meaning "Seniors Kick Ass." Typically used during both good and bad nights, usually comes during a string of profanities.
by LooshMaGoosh January 3, 2010
Ska is great music that was formed in Jamacia, this was done by conbining amercian jazz with the traditional jamacian beat.
There is 3 waves, Jamacian ska (1st wave), two-tone (2nd wave), and Ameriacn ska (3rd wave). Throughout the years ska has greatly changed. some examples of ska bands are: the Skatilites, and Toots and the Maytals (Jamacian ska), the Specials, and the Madness (two-tone), Big D and the Table Kids, and Catch 22.
There is 3 waves, Jamacian ska (1st wave), two-tone (2nd wave), and Ameriacn ska (3rd wave). Throughout the years ska has greatly changed. some examples of ska bands are: the Skatilites, and Toots and the Maytals (Jamacian ska), the Specials, and the Madness (two-tone), Big D and the Table Kids, and Catch 22.
Ska is one of the greatest music ever created, and if you dislike it you suck because some of your favorite bands probably origonated form ska.
by the experience May 24, 2006
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