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As music changed in the United States, so did ska. In 1965 and 1966, when American soul music became slower and smoother, ska changed its sound accordingly and evolved into rocksteady. However, rocksteady's heyday was brief, peaking in 1967. By 1968, ska evolved again into reggae. 2 Tone
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Second-Wave Ska or "Two-Tone" Ska . Two-tone (or 2 Tone) ska is the second wave of ska music, created in England in the 1970s. In creating this genre, traditional ska was fused with the (then) brand new style of music known as punk rock. The name "2 Tone" refers to a record label that put out these records.
Ska music was simply part of the Jamaican identity, not unlike the green, yellow, and black of the flag. In 1964, the Jamaican government focused its attention on promoting ska to U.S. audiences ...
Jun 2, 2021 · This second wave of ska produced 2 tone bands we still know and love today, like the Specials, English Beat, and Madness. Despite the diverse working class with whom the genre originated, inevitably as it gained popularity in the U.K. the most prominent faces of 2 tone were white.
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May 28, 2020 · Some of these Rude Boys later emigrated to England, guiding ska into the second wave. The second wave of ska began in 1970’s Britain as Caribbean immigrants moved to England in search...
Nov 1, 2023 · Britannica. As well as the guitar sound (and possibly more importantly) was the horn section. The guitar being backed by trombones, trumpets and saxophones made for a very filled out and a distinctive sound, known as ska. The vocals were more varied however, with artists opting to shout, chant or skat along with the music.
Dec 1, 2023 · Evolution of ska music: Ska changed progressively as follows: First wave ska: Originated in 1960s Jamaica, blending Caribbean sounds with American jazz. Second wave ska: Late 1970s UK revival (2 Tone) mixed ska with punk, addressing social issues.