Coming from influences like Caribbean Calypso and American Jazz and Rhythm & Blues in the 1950s, Ska has become a staple in the Rasta music library.3
It uses a 3+3+2 beat, unlike the Nyabinghi and Reggae 4/4 beat and uses a lot of brass instruments. When listening you might recognize the jazz/ big band influence.
The most Notable artist that pioneered Ska music was The Skatalites in the late ’50s.
Rocksteady evolved from Ska in the 1960s.
Essentially, Rocksteady is a slower version of Ska. In addition, Rocksteady songs are usually about love due to their slow nature.
A notable Rocksteady artist was Alton Ellis, who is referred to as the “Godfather of Rocksteady.”
3 10 April, 2014: Rastafari Talk by Herbert Seignoret and Tau Battice
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