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Post by teejay on Feb 12, 2019 20:02:50 GMT -6
Most of you are familiar with reggae but if you are not a Jamaican or a Brit somewhat long in years, then you may not be aware of the original ska music. The music really is different it takes a few listens to attune to it. (If you don't enjoy the following tracks, then skip to ‘Bonaza Ska’ which has a madness of its own.) The original sound of ska developed in post-WWII Jamaica, where musicians were influenced by United States radio stations broadcasting New Orleans R&B, Jump-Blues, and shuffle-blues music. Initially ska was a Jamaican counterpart to this southern blues music, but quickly developed into a unique style. The notable off-beat guitar rhythm work heard in tracks like Fats Domino's "Be My Guest" was a heavy influence on the development of Jamaican ska. PJ Patterson, subsequent 3 term prime minister of Jamaica, was the manager of the pioneer group the Skatalites. Be My Guest www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff5IYXby3Z4Here are some numbers that were part of the UK mod scene in the sixties. Guns of Naverone www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqFf0q3ED4EPhoenix City www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey5GUW2m91kAl Capone www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1lSIIOQ1CkOne Step Beyond www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3DAHAPLaVIEl Pussy Cat www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDSGXJfdXisBonanza Ska www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl4PlYGSIG0
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