Draft:Malambo Ska Band

Malambo Ska Band is a British-style ska and reggae band formed in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2016. It's one of the first bands in the Argentina ska movement to sing in both English and Spanish language, a homage to the british ska 2Tone Records sounds. Also, it's one of the first bands in Argentina to be part of the Specialized Records annual ska compilations in the UK.

The name of the band references the Argentine folk musical style and dance called Malambo.

History
The band quickly established itself in the Buenos Aires ska scene, performing at prominent venues like Makena, Niceto Club, The Roxy, El Emergente, and Salón Pueyrredón.

In 2018, they released their debut EP, "Under the Ska," on the independent label Argie Pop Records, produced, mixed and mastered by Esteban Descalzo from Kingston Records. Subsequent releases include the single "Racist Friend" (2020) featuring trumpet virtuoso Hugo Lobo (from Dancing Mood) on horns, a covers album titled "Listen Up!" (2021), and the single "La Cuenta" (2021) (produced, mixed and mastered by Goy Karamelo from Karamelo Santo). In 2023, they released a series of singles:
 * "Otra Realidad" (produced, mixed and mastered by Goy Karamelo from Karamelo Santo
 * "War" (cover of a Bob Marley song)
 * "Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps)" (cover of a classic bolero in rocksteady ska rhythms)
 * "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" (cover of a Ramones song)

Malambo Ska Band continue to be active in the Argentine ska scene.

Musical Style
Malambo Ska Band draws inspiration from the classic British ska sound, characterized by its skanking rhythms, horn sections, and catchy melodies. Their music often incorporates social commentary and a sense of fun. Their original songs are usually sung in English, although they also started to release songs sung in Spanish as well. Their music has been compared to UK ska bands such as The Selecter and The Bodysnatchers.

Band Members

 * Flor Gavirati - Vocals
 * Francisco Gamas - Guitar
 * Maru Guridi - Bass & Backing Vocals
 * Maximiliano Rossi - Keys
 * Carlos Russell - Drums & Percussion
 * Ramiro Yordan - Saxophone

Discography

 * Under the Ska (EP, 2018) (CD / Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * Racist Friend (Single, 2020) featuring Hugo Lobo (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * Listen Up! (Covers Album, 2021) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * La Cuenta (Single, 2021) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * Otra Realidad (Single, 2023) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * War (Single, 2023) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps) (Single, 2023) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)
 * Sheena is a Punk Rocker (Single, 2023) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records)

Compilations
 * Dance Crazy (LP, 2016) (CD/Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Too Much Pressure"
 * BOSS - a Tribute to Original Sounds (LP, 2018) (CD/Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Too Experienced"
 * What Do You Know About Ska Punk? Volume 3 (LP, 2018) (CD) (No Time Records) including the track "Let Me Down"
 * Solo Como Un Hongo (LP, 2018) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "Let Me Down"
 * Check One - 2 (Spirit of '79) (LP, 2019) (CD/Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Racist Friend" feat Hugo Lobo
 * Nu Ska Volume One (LP, 2019) (CD / Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Seven Guns"
 * Aré Lo Que Pude (LP, 2019) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "Malambo Ska"
 * Blockbuster - a Tribute to Glam Rock (LP, 2020) (CD/Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Ball Park Incident"
 * Skannibal Party 16 (LP, 2020) (CD) (Black Butcher Records) including the track "Racist Friend" feat Hugo Lobo
 * Atando Cabos (LP, 2020) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "Racist Friend" feat Hugo Lobo
 * Ska Tributo a Pericos Volumen 1 (LP, 2020) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "La Hiena"
 * Viva! Songs of Freedom (LP, 2021) (CD/Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "War"
 * Yo, Vacuno (LP, 2021) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "La Cuenta"
 * Our Way - The Ratpack Collection (LP, 2022) (CD / Digital) (Specialized Records) including the track "Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps)"
 * Estamos en el Horno (LP, 2022) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "Otra Realidad"
 * Nos Fuimos al Pasto (LP, 2023) (Digital) (Argie Pop Records) including the track "Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps)"