Artists
The Skatalites (Jamaica)
The Skatalites were the seminal ska group from beginning. Most of the original members came from a big band jazz background but together they began to explore uncharted territories. In a mere 14 months, they revolutionised Jamaican music, laying the foundation for rocksteady, reggae, dub, dancehall and raga. The band reformed in 1983 and continue to provide that irresistible beat.