Ska is a genre of Jamaican music that originated in the 1960s. It is characterized by a fast tempo, a walking bass line, and a syncopated horn section. Ska is often seen as the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Some of the most popular ska songs include “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small, “Island in the Sun” by Harry Belafonte, and “Simmer Down” by The Wailers.
Ska has had a significant impact on popular music around the world. It has been covered by artists such as The Specials, Madness, and No Doubt. Ska has also been used in film and television, such as in the film “The Harder They Come” and the television show “The Office.”