Jamaican Ska is a lively and rhythmic music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s. It was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae, blending elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues. Ska is characterized by its walking bass line and offbeat rhythms, creating an energetic and danceable sound.
One of the most famous Jamaican Ska songs is "Jamaica Ska" by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires, which helped popularize the genre internationally. Ska became the dominant music style in Jamaica during the early 1960s, influencing British mods and later evolving into 2 Tone Ska in the UK.
