Taking some time to gather information, something that I've always been attracted, it is the SKA. A type of musical genre as interesting as the same Metal or Punk, so for a change today I give you a summary that tries to tell you how was the process leading birth to this entertaining genre. :: HISTORY OF SKA::
First, ubiquémonos in Jamaica in the particular moment in history that created this rhythm.
After World War II the British Empire is in a particularly difficult situation. That's why this is forced to emancipate their colonies. And Jamaica by 1962 as an independent country start seeing a new optimism reflected in their culture and music from the newly liberated masses.
This optimism is characterized by the birth of a great number of bands adopted and adapted many musical styles from the United States.
Even before being declared an independent state, bands like Eric Deans Orchestra (with trombonist Don Drummond and guitarist Ernest Ranglin on the front line) based their music in the styles of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and Woody Herman. However
U.S. big bands were being replaced by a slightly smaller formations, oriented blues.Mas this new fashion week comes to Jamaica and is adapted by SOUND SYSTEMS Sir Nick the Champ, the Blues Blaster, among others. By 1950
Jazz, Rhythm and Blue s and mind are fused by the bands of the time to shape a new style of music called "Shuffle." (The shuffle is becoming very popular thanks to bands like the Overtakers, Neville Esson and the Matador Allstars). Thanks to this new rhythm that gives rise both in the birth of recording studios and companies in the search for new talent to fill the needs of growing public.
Duke "the Trojan" Reid and Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd and VINCET "King" Edwards were instrumental in the evolution of Jamaican Sound System 1950.
Note the importance of the contribution given by the China-Jamaican community, which go great producers associated with the owners of the Sound Systems. Some of the most important were: Lessius Kong, Byron Lee, Charlie Moo and certainly the most prolific of all Vincent "Randy" Chin.
Another important character was Cecil Campbell, later known as Prince Buste r , who was the first to envision and realize the need for a new style. Thus, as recommended by their guitarist (Jah Jerry) emphasize overtime, that is not on the beat or rhythmic beat, but after this. Thus was born the Ska. The Sound Systems
start recording his own songs to gain competitive advantage from them. The sound system war escalated to the point of sending saboteurs by the power to ruin the holidays. These saboteurs were known as "Dance Hall Crashers."
Despite the poor quality of the recordings of ska this time, fans of the rhythm take you to a point of high popularity. The ska is recognized as a dance and music of Jamaica NATIONAL . Noteworthy
"data rossa" the Ska as such made its world debut and international World's Fair in New York, 1964, in the flag of Jamaica. It was a great success. Ahi
were several issues of the time bands (Byron Lee and The Dragonaires, Prince Buster and Jimmy Cliff) had a big dance show where Ronnie Nasralla and Jannette Phillips eskeleto taught to move with this contagious rhythm.
: THE RUDE BOYS:
During the 60's (1964-1967), in the ghettos of Jamaica lived a generation of young people who had not had the opportunity to experience the new optimism for independence, this due to his bad economic situation and lack of employment.
Note the importance of the contribution given by the China-Jamaican community, which go great producers associated with the owners of the Sound Systems. Some of the most important were: Lessius Kong, Byron Lee, Charlie Moo and certainly the most prolific of all Vincent "Randy" Chin.
Another important character was Cecil Campbell, later known as Prince Buste r , who was the first to envision and realize the need for a new style. Thus, as recommended by their guitarist (Jah Jerry) emphasize overtime, that is not on the beat or rhythmic beat, but after this. Thus was born the Ska. The Sound Systems
start recording his own songs to gain competitive advantage from them. The sound system war escalated to the point of sending saboteurs by the power to ruin the holidays. These saboteurs were known as "Dance Hall Crashers."
Despite the poor quality of the recordings of ska this time, fans of the rhythm take you to a point of high popularity. The ska is recognized as a dance and music of Jamaica NATIONAL . Noteworthy
"data rossa" the Ska as such made its world debut and international World's Fair in New York, 1964, in the flag of Jamaica. It was a great success. Ahi
were several issues of the time bands (Byron Lee and The Dragonaires, Prince Buster and Jimmy Cliff) had a big dance show where Ronnie Nasralla and Jannette Phillips eskeleto taught to move with this contagious rhythm.
: THE RUDE BOYS:
During the 60's (1964-1967), in the ghettos of Jamaica lived a generation of young people who had not had the opportunity to experience the new optimism for independence, this due to his bad economic situation and lack of employment.
These young people coming out of the Jamaican working class and marginalized by the system are beginning to identify themselves as RUDE BOYS. (Being a Rude Boy at that time meant, somehow, be "somebody" when the company told them they were not "one"). Ska at the time the music was trendy and the same Rudies adopt this style of music as their own. As the main theme of the songs that come out between '64 and '67.
The way the Rude Boys danced the ska was different as well: They did it more slowly and with an imposing stance. The Rude Boys connect with people who lived outside the law (scofflaws) and this was reflected in his music, his lyrics and the way they dress. Much like any gangster or criminal .
many gangs are formed Rudeboys with serious attitude problems. Turning the streets into real guerrillas. The contact was between Rude and scofflaws movement originated an enormous facility for the Rude Boy of acquiring a weapon and that enhanced the violence and fighting between gangs at that time.
Many young people who came to Kingston in search of fame and money only bumped with a life of crime and violence when they ran out money.
(The movie reflects this, with greater accuracy is Perry film Hanzel "THE HARDER THEY COME" starring Jimmy Cliff starring the anti-hero 'Ivanhoe Martin Rhygin')
ska music changes from this, will reflect the sentiments of the Rudies more stress on the low, unlike the previous style, which was a little more light and free. During this period the rude boys became the center of attention.
Public opinion was strongly against them and against weapons. He passed a law under which any person in possession of weapons or ammunition would be detained indefinitely.
This, of course, influenced the ska as artists and producers of this time supporting the actions of the rude boys.
Songs like " Lawless Street" of Soul Brothers and "Gunmen coming to town" group The Heptones reflected the influence of anti-gun movement, many other bands joined it but a policy against fighting between gangs of Rude Boys. Clement Dodd
support, especially at this time, a gang of youths that self-proclaimed rude boys the Wailers (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer).
The ska and rude boys were the subject of importance to the late 60's when the ska is replaced by the ROCK STEADY . (This is then replaced by the REGGAE , and east by the DUB and then east by the DANCE HALL, etc).
This moment marks the end of the first era of ska and the beginning of the second was ... Rude Boy where it would take a completely different tone than that of the legendary Jamaican Rudies.
: SECOND GENERATION (TWO-TONE):
The second era began in England in early 70's when the ideals of the Rudies are revived by punk bands like The Clash . Bands such as The Coventry Automatics begin to reuse the foundation of ska to make music. This band would become a symbol of the time when then changed the name to The Automatics, then The Specials AKA the Automatics, then The Specials AKA only and last THE SPECIALS.
A late 60's began the explosion Rocksteady-Reggae and songs like "My Boy Lollypop" by Millie Small (one of the first successes in the UK) and issues and Laurel Aitken Desmond Dekker began to sound in the English radio.
RUDEBOYS The Jamaican immigration Skinhead movement created by merging with the Hard-Mods at the time.
born Simaryp bands like (legendary skinhead reggae band), the Boot Boys (start of current Hooligans), Redskins, Northern Soul and reggae explosion in the late 60's.
In the decade of the ' 70 a former skinhead named Jerry Dammers decided to create a movement to revive ska with new codes and ideologies. Thus was born in the city of Coventry 2tone seal, The Specials, The Selecter Rudeboy and thinking much more rebellious (and definitely less violent) from Jamaica that the fighting against the growing racism and fascism that tried to impose the National Front and other right-wing organizations of that era with a points much more social (as in the song "Why", "Rudeboys out of jail", "Racist Friend" and "Free Nelson Mandela" where racism is openly criticized and talk about this new trend Rudie).
The 2-tone (black and white) represented an attempt at racial unity in a time full of hate and intolerance. Walt Jabsco, the 2Tone label logo (drawing based on a photograph of Peter Tosh when he played in the Wailers) wore a black dress suit with white shirt, sunglasses, hat, white socks and a thin black tie. Adopted the fashionable wave of new Rudeboys and Rudegirls as a way to show your union ideal racial (white and black in white and black).
born several bands, which came from Coventry were called themselves The Specials, The Selecter and The Swinging Cats. The London became Madness, The Bodysnatchers, the Birningham and The Beat. But while the 2Tone label bands were the most popular, were not the only, there were also The Tigers, Ska City Rockers, The Employees and many others. For these times
trombonist Rico Rodriguez, a student of the late (under difficult circumstances) ex-member of the Skatalites and one more loss Pulentos composers of the first era of ska, Don Drummond, is back in time and involved either with the Specials or continuing his career as soloist. (The one that started in Jamaica in the 60's).
Rico is just one of several artists of the first generation that returns to this season and joins the 2Tone bands.
The purpose of this era is the fall of the 2Tone label, Dammers was broke and in debt to the Chrisalys (record label that was sponsoring 2Tone) The popularity of these bands lasted about six years but would mark the influence of music in the future.
The 2-tone (black and white) represented an attempt at racial unity in a time full of hate and intolerance. Walt Jabsco, the 2Tone label logo (drawing based on a photograph of Peter Tosh when he played in the Wailers) wore a black dress suit with white shirt, sunglasses, hat, white socks and a thin black tie. Adopted the fashionable wave of new Rudeboys and Rudegirls as a way to show your union ideal racial (white and black in white and black).
born several bands, which came from Coventry were called themselves The Specials, The Selecter and The Swinging Cats. The London became Madness, The Bodysnatchers, the Birningham and The Beat. But while the 2Tone label bands were the most popular, were not the only, there were also The Tigers, Ska City Rockers, The Employees and many others. For these times
trombonist Rico Rodriguez, a student of the late (under difficult circumstances) ex-member of the Skatalites and one more loss Pulentos composers of the first era of ska, Don Drummond, is back in time and involved either with the Specials or continuing his career as soloist. (The one that started in Jamaica in the 60's).
Rico is just one of several artists of the first generation that returns to this season and joins the 2Tone bands.
The purpose of this era is the fall of the 2Tone label, Dammers was broke and in debt to the Chrisalys (record label that was sponsoring 2Tone) The popularity of these bands lasted about six years but would mark the influence of music in the future.
can rescue the two-tone was the rebirth of rudeboy as a cheerful, funny, rebellious and always ready to enjoy a dance or a good beer. Much less violent than the original Jamaica but with the struggle against the system to the surface.
Lyrics of the songs and ideological thoughts at this time took a leading role (perhaps heavily influenced by punk and skinhead current) that define the current ska from that point forward.
:: Third Generation (Third Wave)::
The third time or Third Wave is that we are experiencing at this time. bands like The Toasters, Bim Skala Bim and Fishbone c OMMENCEMENT to revive again the roots of this music at the beginning of this era. Here in Latin America we can see bands like or Public Disorder in Venezuela or Los Fabulosos Cadillac s in Argentina taking the same initiative and influencing more bands to do the same.
new mergers are also coming, ska combined with almost anything. born ska-core, ska, metal, ska-punk, ska, funk, etc . Bands begin to merge multiple birth rates or "Global Rhythm" as Mano Negra. In Spain are the independent band Kortatu that despite his fame never signed a major label (which I consider laudable.)
exist in the whole world as a traditional ska bands Hepcat , Don Khumalo, The Slackers, Skatalà and Dr Calypso.
The strong influence of Latin rhythms in the ska allows for what I believe is a world of opportunity called latin ska or ska.
The rude boy image remains that originated in the era 2tone, not as a "bandit" but as a fan ska, with knowledge about the roots of it and with all anti-racist ideals and revolutionary that have always characterized the music.
This time gives room for the birth of cultural groups as SHARP (Skinheads Against Racial prejudice or Skinheads against racial prejudice) , the striaght edgers, etc. All enjoying the same pace seen at this time as a "world beat."
So in these times has taken a key Ska music union. Bringing together many genres under one dance, one vibration and a common struggle against the system. Regardless of race, religion, social status, preference sexual, etc.
The rude boy image remains that originated in the era 2tone, not as a "bandit" but as a fan ska, with knowledge about the roots of it and with all anti-racist ideals and revolutionary that have always characterized the music.
This time gives room for the birth of cultural groups as SHARP (Skinheads Against Racial prejudice or Skinheads against racial prejudice) , the striaght edgers, etc. All enjoying the same pace seen at this time as a "world beat."
So in these times has taken a key Ska music union. Bringing together many genres under one dance, one vibration and a common struggle against the system. Regardless of race, religion, social status, preference sexual, etc.
This particular song I chose the letter expressing the need for people to express themselves and that is part of the values \u200b\u200bof Ska .
FRANKY "ENJOY THE GOOD VIBES" CYBORG
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