Ska-P

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Ska-P
Ska-P performing in Évreux, France
Ska-P performing in Évreux, France
Background information
Origin Spanish flag Madrid, Spain
Genre(s) ska punk
Years active 1994–2004
Label(s) BMG
RCA
Associated acts The Locos
No Relax
Website www.ska-p.net
Members
Pulpul
Txikitín
Pipi
Joxemi
Julio
Gari
Luismi
Kogote

Ska-P (pronounced [ɛsˈkape]) is a ska punk band formed in Madrid (Vallecas), Spain, in 1994, that could be categorized, politically, as a leftist - almost anarchist - musical group. Despite (or because of) its radical views, it remains one of the most popular ska bands in Spain and Europe.

Musically, despite their fun image, Ska-P has well-rehearsed and tight arrangements, and as of 2002, includes among its members a small but striking brass section which gives the band a powerful sound.

Their nonconformist attitude is also evident in their eccentric haircuts. Some band members have mohawks while others are almost bald-shaven (with a ponytail at the back).

At the end of 2004, they announced work on a new album. After voting 4 against 2, in February 2005, the sudden and unexpected announcement was made that the band would take a break to allow the members to work on side projects, though some consider the band to have dissolved. The band's worldwide farewell tour of 2005 ended in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October of that year. Their farewell concert in Leganés (near Madrid), on September 24 2005, filled the 10,000-seat La Cubierta Stadium.

On April 24th, 2008 the band confirmed to be getting back together. They are currently working on 12 new songs for their upcoming 7th album. The band has scheduled the new album to be released in October 2008 followed by a brief tour.

The leader's group Joxemi now join in a new group with his girlfriend Micky (ex Bambole di Pezza, an Italian group) called No relax.

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[edit] Band name

The band name (pronounced as es'ka-peh) is a play on the Spanish word for 'escape' and ska p(unk). The name further takes advantage of the letter k common to ska, and since the early 80s, also closely associated with the Madrid working-class district of Vallecas, as a symbol of working-class pride. Thus, Vallekas and many other occurrences of the k instead of the c or qu in Spanish words, reflecting also a feature of the Basque, which has neither the qu nor the c, replacing both with k.

[edit] Ideals

Ska-P is very open and frank about their views. Common themes throughout SKA-P's songs are human rights, including abolishment of the death penalty, social injustice, anti-fascism, anti-capitalism, anti-Zionism, and the support of legalization of cannabis, and animal rights (including abolishment of bullfighting).

[edit] Members

  • Pulpul (Roberto Gañan Ojea) - Rhythm guitar and lead vocalist (1994)
  • Joxemi (Jose Miguel Redin Redin) - Guitar (1996)
  • Julio (Julio Cesar Sanchez) - Bass guitar (1994)
  • Kogote (Alberto Javier Amado) - Keyboards and backing vocals (1994)
  • Luismi - Drums (since 1999)
  • Pipi (Ricardo Degaldo de la Obra) - Toaster and backup vocalist (1996)
  • Pako - Manager and previously Drums (1994)
  • Toni - Guitar and backing vocals (ex-member 1994)
  • Txikitin (Alberto Iriondo) - Trumpet
  • Gari (Garikoitz Badiola) - Trombone

[edit] New projects

  • The Locos band: «pipi», «Gari»
  • No-Relax: «Joxemi», «Micky», «David»

[edit] Discography

[edit] Videography

  • Ska-p en concierto (1998) (VHS)
  • Seguimos en pie (1999) (VHS, DVD)
  • Incontrolables (2003) (DVD with audio CD)

[edit] External links