Ska-P
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| Country | Madrid, España  |
| Years active | 1994 – 2005 |
| Genres | Ska-punk |
| Labels | BMG RCA |
| Members | Pulpul Txiquitín Pipi Joxemi Julio Gari Luismi Kogote |
SKA-P (escahpeh) is a ska punk band formed in Madrid (Vallecas), Spain, in 1994, that could be categorized, politically, as an extreme 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.
SKA-P goes out of its way to make a statement on everything it believes in. Most fans would probably agree with their opinionated lyrics, while other listeners might not appreciate all of the band's opinions, and a large segment just enjoys the diversive, unique and appealing sound of the band, which, being strikingly cheerful, is quite contrary to the strongly-worded and critical lyrics. With that combination, the message delivered is overwhelmingly strong, and strikes right to the point, although often not fully understood by their non-Spanish speaking audience. More so as they make frequent plays on words as well as references to customs and current affairs in Spain.
Musically, despite their fun image, Ska-P has well-rehearsed and tight arrangements, and as of 2002, makes good use of a small but striking brass section, creating a powerful sound which sets the band apart from others in the genre.
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. However, when band members have been asked to confirm "off the record" whether there is any truth to rumours of their getting back together, they have not ruled out the possibility, insisting that they are only taking time off.
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[edit] Band Name
The band name (pronounced as 'eska-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 occurences of the k instead of the c or qu in Spanish words.
[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, legalization of marijuana, animal rights (including abolishment of bullfighting). They oppose many of the, in many cases extremely right-wing, traditional mainstream views of sectors of (Spanish) society.
[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) - Showman and backup vocalist (1996)
- Pako - Manager and previously Drums (1994)
- Toni - Guitar and backing vocals (ex-member 1994)
- Chiquitin (Alberto Iriondo) - Trumpet
- Gari (Garikoitz Badiola) - Trombone
[edit] New Projects
- The Locos: «pipi», «Gari»
- No-Relax: «Joxemi», «Micky», «David»
[edit] Songs
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They dedicated a song to the Madrid football club Rayo Vallecano that is often played to concerts in Madrid.
[edit] Discography
- Ska-P (1994)
- El Vals del Obrero (1996)
- Eurosis (1998)
- Planeta Eskoria (2000)
- ¡¡Que Corra La Voz!! (2002)
- Incontrolable (Live album and video DVD) (2004)
[edit] Videography
- Ska-p en concierto (1998) (VHS)
- Seguimos en pie (1999) (VHS, DVD)
- Incontrolables (2003) (DVD with audio CD)
