Ska-P (pronounced [ɛsˈkape]) is a ska punk band formed in MadridVallecas), Spain, in 1994, that could be categorized, politically, as a leftistanarchist - musical group. Despite (or because of) its radical views, it remains one of the most popular ska bands in Spain and Europe. ( - almost
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.
Band name
The band name is a pun 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.
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 and the support of legalizationcannabis, and animal rights (including abolishment of bullfighting). of
Members
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Pulpul (Roberto Gañan Ojea) - Rhythm guitar and lead vocalist (1994)
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Joxemi (Jose Miguel Redin Redin) - Guitar (1996)
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Julio (Julio Cesar Sanchez) - Bass guitar (1994)
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Kogote (Alberto Javier Amado) - Keyboards and backing vocals (1994)
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Luismi - Drums (since 1999)
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Pipi (Ricardo Degaldo de la Obra) - Toaster and backup vocalist (1996)
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Pako - Manager and previously Drums (1994)
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Toni - Guitar and backing vocals (ex-member 1994)
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Txikitin (Alberto Iriondo) - Trumpet
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Gari (Garikoitz Badiola) - Trombone
