The Skatalites: Pioneers of Jamaican Ska
The Skatalites are a legendary Jamaican instrumental band, widely regarded as the foundational architects of ska music and pivotal figures in the development of rocksteady and reggae.Formed in Jamaica in 1964 by leading session musicians, The Skatalites defined the ska sound with their energetic rhythms, prominent horn section, and jazz influences. They were the premier studio band for producers like Clement "Coxsone" Dodd (Studio One) and Duke Reid (Treasure Isle), backing countless iconic a...