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The Skatalites

The Skatalites are a nine piece traditional ska band. They are the most famous Jamaican ska band and hailing fromJamaicagivestheir music a slight latin influence. The band never received much critical acclaim, but they are extremely popularamongstfans ofreggae and even get some respect from fans of 3rd wave ska. Instruments such as the piano, trumpet, trombone,tuba,andsaxophone all made their way into the music. The Skatalites also incorporated jazz, or swing into their music. Theyhavereleasedaround 15 albums and have been playing tradional ska music since the 50's.

Similar Bands: Tommy McCook, Steel Pulse, The Congos, Black Uhuru, Dub Syndicate

LPs
Platinum Ska
2016

Walk With Me
01/01/2012

On the Right Track
2007

Independent Ska
2006

From Paris With Love
2002

Nucleus of Ska
2001

Bashaka
2000

Heroes of Reggae In Dub
1999

Ball of Fire
1998

Greetings From Skamania
1996

Hi-Bop Ska
1994

3.4
4 Votes
Ska Voovee
1993

Mood For Ska
1989

Jamaican Authentic Ska
1989

Ska-Ta-Shots
1988

Celebration Time
1986

Stretching Out
1986

Scattered Lights
1984

Return of the Big Guns
1984

4
1 Votes
Rolling Steady (1983 Music Mountain)
1983

With Sly & Robbie and The Taxi Gang [LP]
1983

4
1 Votes
The Legendary Skatalites / African Roots
1975

Best of The Skatalite [LP]
1974

The Skatalite
1969

4.5
1 Votes
Ska Boo-Da-Ba
1965

4
1 Votes
Ska Authentic
1964

Live Albums
History Of Ska, Rocksteady, & Reggae
2015

Live at Lokerse Feesten [DVD]
2006

Roots Party
2003

Ska Splash
1999

Ska Groove In Japan
1989

Live at Sunsplash [LP]
1984

Latin Goes Ska LIVE [LP]
1983

Compilations
Independence Ska and The Far East Sound
2017

Occupation Ska! The Vert Best Of
2009

Guns of Navarone: The Best of the Skatalites
2003

4.4
9 Votes
Ska Authentic Vol II
2001

Foundation Ska
1997

4.3
18 Votes
Ska Authentic Vol 1
1994

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