History of Rock and Roll - Spring 2017

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  52. 33 - Ska
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Home > 33 - Ska

33 - Ska

Essential Question:

  • Where did Ska Originate?
  • Describe the three waves of Ska. 

Listening Chart

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Impression That I Get

Ska Notes

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The 1st Wave

1. Harry Belafonte - Jump in the Line

Traditional Caribbean Music - Calypso

1. Harry Belafonte - Jump in the Line

2. Derrick Morgan - The Conqueror

1st Wave Ska

2. Derrick Morgan - The Conqueror
  • There are many theories on where Ska gets its name. The most commonly accepted theory is that Ska pioneer musicians referred to the guitar part (guitar upstroke) as the "Ska". [It was referred to as a "ska" stroke based on an onomatopia.] 
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The 2nd Wave (2-Tone)

The Bodysnatchers - Do Rock Steady

The Bodysnatchers - Do Rock Steady
  • 2nd Wave Ska combined elements of 1st Wave Ska with UK Punk music. 
  • It gets its name "2-Tone Ska" from the famous record label - 2-Tone Records. 
  • The 2-Tone name refers to many things, including the blending of 2 musical styles.

2-Tone Records

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The 3rd Wave

The Toasters - 2-Tone Army

The Toasters - 2-Tone Army
  • What is the title of this song a tribute to? 

Additional Ska Listening

1. Goldfinger - Superman

1. Goldfinger - Superman

2. Streetlight Manifesto - Riding the Fourth Wave

2. Streetlight Manifesto - Riding the Fourth Wave

3. Less Than Jake - All My Best Friends Are Metalheads

3. Less Than Jake - All My Best Friends Are Metalheads

4. Reel Big Fish - Take On Me (Cover)

4. Reel Big Fish - Take On Me (Cover)

5. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Rascal King

5. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Rascal King
Author: Jake Robinson
Last modified: 4/23/2017 9:50 AM (EST)