[bakeneko]

I loved SKA in college; The Specials, English Beat, Madness (pre-OurHouse days).

To me it represents a popular compromise between the ‘Western’ and the post-colonial that could have actually worked; but, alas, racial politics must intrude, post 60’s. So ultimately SKA failed.

[AppyPappy]

English Beat were the best

[CivilWarBrewing]

All great bands.. And I’ll throw in ‘Steel Pulse’, representin’ Reggae.. Jah! Paying homage to my Trinidadian roots.