台湾融合管乐的指标性SKA乐团 　　Since: 2007 　　From: Taipei，Taiwan 　　Music Type: Ska，Rock Steady，Reggae，Latin，Swing，Jazz，Lounge… 　　台湾地处于东亚，四周环海，有着先天的优势，包容性高、音乐元素多元丰富，其音乐环境理应像这先天条件般地充满无限可能。然，纵使这些年台湾的音乐节与摇滚乐团如雨后春笋般地在本岛各地四处开花。而相当适合岛国热情曲风的雷鬼和Ska，却依旧始终未能与广大喜爱音乐的朋友有充分的认识与接触。 　　2007年，Ska音乐还不是非常普遍的艰困环境下，在团长热情的呼朋引类下，与几个志同道合的乐手们，组织了台湾第一个编制完整的Ska乐团，期待属于这个岛国的Ska音乐能够逐渐成形，亦步亦趋地向外推广，进而让台湾人喜欢。 　　SKARAOKE于2008年4月在垦丁的「春天呐喊」音乐节首次亮相，博得全场观众的掌声及喝采，成为台湾的指标性Ska乐团！之后，各地邀约不断，常常能在台湾各地的Live Houses及音乐节看见他们的身影。他们总是穿戴着绅士帽，窄版领带及西装吊带，就如同老派的爵士乐手般，仿佛让人回到了以前的爵士经典，却又有着他们特别的岛国摇摆风味！ 　　SKARAOKE＝SKA + KARAOKE 　　其团名的灵感来自于台湾及日本庶民流行的歌唱文化“KARAOKE（卡啦OK）” 　　再加上团员共同喜爱的曲风“SKA”（源自于1960年代牙买加的岛屿流行音乐） 　　这两个元素加起来就成了“SKARAOKE” 　　顾名思义；就是希望SKARAOKE的音乐，就像是在邀请大家一起来个“Ska的卡啦OK”PARTY一样，轻松诙谐、溢满欢乐又有那么一点俗艳！ 　　Taiwan's very own unique Ska Orchestra 　　Since: 2007 　　From: Taipei, Taiwan 　　Music Type: Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae and Latin, Swing, Jazz, Lounge ... 　　Taiwan belongs to the family of tropical islands in East Asia, surrounded by the sea. It has inherent advantages, inclusive, diverse, and rich in musical elements. The musical environment under these congenital conditions can be full of infinite possibilities. Of course, many of Taiwan's music festivals and rock bands have mushroomed and blossomed in various parts of the island and around the world. The island of Taiwan is quite suitable for the genre of reggae and Ska, but it still has not been able to gain recognition, understanding, and engagement with the majority. 　　In 2007, Ska music was not very well-known in this musical environment. Skaraoke's leader gathered his friends and a few like-minded musicians and organized Taiwan's first complete Ska Orchestra, Skaraoke, hoping that this island-style music of ska, can gradually fall into shape, and grow among the people of Taiwan. 　　SKARAOKE's debut at Kenting's Spring Scream music festival in April 2008 recieved the applause and respect of the audience, and became the premier Ska Orchestra of Taiwan! After that, people started to see their names all over Taiwan's Live Houses and Music Festivals. They always show up in fedoras, suits, and ties, just as the old-school jazz musicians did, Like gentlemen, bring the people back to the sounds of classic jazz, swingin' beats, and with their own special island-style twist! 　　SKARAOKE = SKA + KARAOKE 　　Their band name was inspired by the common past-time of the people of Taiwan and Japan. The popular singing culture of the "KARAOKE". 　　Added to the front of the word, is the band's favorite genre of music, "SKA" (derived from the popular music of 1960s Jamaica). 　　These two elements, placed together, became "SKARAOKE"! 　　As the name implies, SKARAOKE music is like a karaoke party with friends together doing the Ska, mellow, fun, exciting, and sometimes even outrageously loud and crazy! 　　"In the rough 'n tumble world of Taiwanese ska, Skaraoke have emerged as undisputed champs. They've been led to the top by bandleader Thomas Hu, a picture of gentlemanly charms in his fedora hat, skinny tie, suspenders and of course his trusty trombone." -Urban Nomad 　　"Skaraoke is one of the few ska bands to rock the Taiwan scene! Formed in April of 2007, Skaraoke has participated in numerous events and shows all over the island of Taiwan and has several shows and concerts lined up for the upcoming seasons. Skaraoke's music blends island style ska, rock steady, reggae, latin, swing, and rock, into a cocktail of danceable rhythms and catchy chorus lines. Grab your dancing shoes because this is an act you surely can't miss!" -Asian Music Guide