Originated in 1960s Jamaica, it blended Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and created an infectious sound marked by horns and offbeat guitar.
The 2-Tone movement in the UK during the late 1970s and early 1980s revived the genre. Bands like The Specials, Madness, and The Selecter infused ska with punk and new-wave influences.
Spanning the late 20th century and into the 21st, witnessed Ska’s transatlantic journey with a resurgence of popularity. This wave expanded ska’s reach globally, especially in the United States.