Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in…

An Introduction to Ska Music


Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in music. Yet few styles have stood the test of time as well as ska music.

Read on to learn about the three waves of ska music, the instrumentation and rhythms that make it unique, how it compares to reggae, and of course, the identity of this mysterious “Rudy” character mentioned in an overwhelming number of ska songs.

An Introduction to Ska Music