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Skankan
OriginSosnowiec, Poland
Genres
Years active1993–2010
2019–present
Members
  • Damian Jurak
  • Jarosław "Jarczys" Kamiński
  • Gaweł Kowalik
  • Sebastian "Miles" Lorek
  • Szczepan Łach
  • Maciej "Magic" Nawrocki
  • Andrzej "Gęga" Wroński
  • Justyna "Sysia" Aniołek†
Websitehttps://skankan.pl

Skankan – a Polish band, often referred to as legendary by its fans,[1][2][3] playing a blend of ska, reggae, and rock’n’roll, founded in Sosnowiec in 1993.

History

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The official beginning of the band dates back to the first WOŚP (Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity) – January 3, 1993. Originally, it was meant to be a one-time project created specifically for that occasion, but things turned out differently, and just a year later a regular band lineup was formed. In 1995, a live album titled "Live ’95" was released, followed a year later by "Ożywia Trupy", which featured original material recorded in the studio.
Skankan performed extensively and – notably – was the opening act for the very first Przystanek Woodstock festival (now Pol'and'Rock Festival) in Czymanów in 1995.[4] The band also played at the next four editions: Szczecin-Dąbie (1996[5]), and Żary (1997–1999). The band’s growing popularity was noticed beyond the western border, leading to the inclusion of two tracks – “Dżolo” and “Kona Długi Dzień” (1996) – on the German compilation Ska Trax – The Next Generation Part Three, as well as a concert tour across Germany alongside the global ska legend Desmond Dekker.
In the following years, Skankan focused on intensive touring. The band recorded the soundtrack for Mieczysław Herba’s short film "Randka w Ciemno" featuring Jerzy Stuhr (2000), appeared on the then-popular TV show "Rower Błażeja", and collaborated with bands such as Püdelsi (Wolność Słowa[6]), Bandog (Way to Disorder[7]), Pidżama Porno (Ezoteryczny Poznań), and Frontside (Sosnowiecki Song[8]). In 2000, a TVP Katowice documentary entirely dedicated to Skankan was also produced.
In 2009, Skankan released the long-awaited studio album "Try To Feel It", which was promoted with a nationwide concert tour. A year later, the band suspended its activity, with no plans for the future.

After several years of hiatus, the idea of reviving Skankan came to life on the occasion of a concert celebrating the 10th anniversary of Booze & Glory, at which the band performed – at the Kwadrat club in Cracow in 2019. The positive reception of the show led the band to decide to resume its activity[9][10][11][12].
At the beginning of 2022, an album titled "Burbon Whiskey Gin" was released and promoted through a nationwide tour.
In 2024, the singles "Menel Song" and "Amore" were released.

Band members

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Current members

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  • Damian Jurak – trombone (2019–present)
  • Jarosław "Jarczys" Kamiński – saxophone (2019–present)
  • Gaweł Kowalik – guitar (2019–present)
  • Sebastian "Miles" Lorek - keyboards (2023-present)
  • Szczepan Łach – drums (1993–1994), trumpet and vocals (1994–2010, 2019–present)
  • Maciej "Magic" Nawrocki - drums (2020–present)
  • Andrzej "Gęga" Wroński – bass guitar (2024–present)

Former members

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  • Garczek – vocals (1993–1994)
  • Wojciech "Wojo" Kamiński – saxophone (1993–2010)
  • Dariusz "Dareczek" Jagiełka – guitar (1993–1994), bass guitar (1995–2004)
  • Tomasz Małpa – bass guitar (1993–1995)
  • Zyta – vocals (1994–1995)
  • Wojciech Nowak – bass guitar (1994)
  • Damian "Łysy" Dubiel – trombone (1993–1994)
  • Sebastian "Stecyk" Steć – drums (1994–1995, 2019–2020)
  • Paweł Hałat – electric guitar (1994–1995)
  • Grzegorz "Tiger" Mosurek – vocals (1995–2010)
  • Krzysztof "Krakus" Krakuski – trumpet (1994–2006)
  • Remigian "Remik" Golec – electric guitar (1994–2001)
  • Justyna Ludkowska – trombone (1998–2000)
  • Kamil "Zwierzak" Gorgoń – drums (1995–2010)
  • Łukasz "Zoltar" Gorgoń – guitar (2002–2010)
  • Arkadiusz "Kwiaciu" Kwiatkowski – trombone (2005–2010)
  • Ania "Owca" Szymanek – bass guitar (2005–2010)
  • Adrian "Admin" Puta - acoustician (2005–2010)
  • Robert "Trąbuś" Niepostyn – trumpet (2007–2010)
  • Robert "Wypłosz" Pudelski – trumpet (2019–2020)
  • Stanisław Student – keyboards (2019–2022)
  • Sebastian Baczewski – trumpet (2020–2022)
  • Kamil "Savage" Kowalczyk – saxophone, vocal (2019–2022)
  • Mariusz "Binkwa" Binkiewicz – guitar (1994–2009, 2019–2023)
  • Michał "Oczko" Jednaki – bass guitar (2019–2024)

Discography

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Albums

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Singles

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  • Menel Song (2024)
  • Amore (2024)

Compilations

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  • Ska Trax – The Next Generation Part Three (Heatwave Blacklabel, 1996)
  • Żary 1997 (1997)
  • SKA, reggae & punk (KOCH International Poland, 1997)
  • Wakacyjne Zagranie Czyli Przystanek Woodstock (XL, 1998)
  • SKAdanka czyli ska po polsku (Machina, 1999)
  • Punks, Skins & Rudeboys Now! Vol. 2 (Rock’n’Roller – Garaż Nr 12, 1999)
  • Pol-SKA Norma (Rock’n’Roller, 2001)
  • Muzyka Ulicy – Muzyka Dla Mas Vol.1 (Olifant Records, 2004)[25]
  • United Colors of Ska 4.0 (Pork Pie, 2007)
  • Punks, Skins & Rudeboys Now! Vol. 18 (Jimmy Jazz Records – Garaż Nr 28, 2009)
  • Punky Reggae Rockers – 04 (Lou & Rocked Boys, 2010)
  • 18 Lat Lou & Rocked Boys – Folk side (Lou & Rocked Boys, 2016)
  • SkaSety.PL vol.1 (2021)
  • Ultra Chaos Piknik 2022/2023 (2024)
  • Detective Ska Compil Vol.4 (2024)

Guest appearances

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  • Frontside – Moja Własna Tolerancja (Enigmatic Records, 1997)
  • Püdelsi – Wolność Słowa (Warner Music Poland, 2003)
  • Bandog – Way To Disorder (Defense Records, 2018)
  • S.O.S Angeles – Jingle Bell Zagłębie Ska (2024)

Music videos

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  • Człowieniu, Człowieniu (2002, directed by Paweł Bogocz)
  • Feel It (2009)
  • Brunetki, blondynki (2009)
  • Stado Muszek (2019)
  • No Regrets (2020)
  • Kołysanka dla Dareczka (2020)[26][27][28]
  • Amore (2024)

References

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  1. ^ Mirosław "Maken" Dzięciołowski. "Skankan – najważniejszy moment w historii polskiego ska". polskieradio.pl (in Polish).
  2. ^ Michał Sikora. "Sosnowiec przyznał nagrody w dziedzinie kultury. Zobacz kto został wyróżniony w tym roku". wiadomosci.wp.pl (in Polish).
  3. ^ Wojciech Todur. "Sosnowiec muzyką stoi. Frontside, Skankan, Horrorshow w Zagłębiowskiej Mediatece". sosnowiec.wyborcza.pl (in Polish).
  4. ^ "15.07.1995: W Czymanowie rozpoczął się pierwszy Przystanek Woodstock". timenote.info. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ^ "encyklopedia". PRZYSTANEK WOODSTOCK (in Polish). 2 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Püdelsi – Wolność Słowa – skład" (in Polish).
  7. ^ "Coming out – Bandog "Way To Disorder" – recenzja" (in Polish).
  8. ^ "Sosnowiecki Song feat. Skankan" (in Polish).
  9. ^ Magdalena Miszewska. "Legenda polskiego ska wróciła na scenę". rudemaker.pl (in Polish).
  10. ^ Dominik Pajewski. "SKANKAN: powrót po dekadzie. Powstają nowe kompozycje". eskarock.pl (in Polish).
  11. ^ #gm. "Powrót po 10 latach nieobecności… czyli Skankan vs. Analogs". wiararocka.com (in Polish).
  12. ^ Renata Wilczura. "SKANKAN: powrót po dekadzie". netfan.pl (in Polish).
  13. ^ "Try To Feel It – Skankan". muzyka.interia.pl (in Polish).
  14. ^ "Poczuj Skankana w piosence Kiepury". katowice.wyborcza.pl (in Polish).
  15. ^ "Skankan promuje nową płytę". muzyka.dlastudenta.pl (in Polish).
  16. ^ "Skankan – "Try to feel it"". muzyka.dlastudenta.pl (in Polish).
  17. ^ "Kręci nas ostra muzyka". dziennikpolski24.pl (in Polish).
  18. ^ "Skankan powraca z nowym albumem "Bourbon Whiskey Gin"". polskieradio.pl (in Polish).
  19. ^ "Skankan z Sosnowca wydał nowy album. Fani musieli czekać długie 13 lat". sosnowiec.wyborcza.pl (in Polish).
  20. ^ "Skankan album "Bourbon Whiskey Gin"". pmalternatywna.pl (in Polish).
  21. ^ "Skankan – "Bourbon, Whiskey, Gin" (2022)". kvlt.pl (in Polish).
  22. ^ "Skankan serwuje 'Bourbon Whiskey Gin'". cantaramusic.pl (in Polish).
  23. ^ "Skankan zaprezentował w Mediatece nową płytę". kuriermiejski.com.pl (in Polish).
  24. ^ "Skankan z pierwszą od 13 lat płytą". kulturalnemedia.pl (in Polish).
  25. ^ "Various – Muzyka Ulicy – Muzyka Dla Mas Vol.1".
  26. ^ "Dariusz "Dareczek" Jagiełka nie żyje". sosnowiec.wyborcza.pl (in Polish).
  27. ^ "Dariusz 'Dareczek' Jagiełka nie żyje". rudemaker.pl (in Polish).
  28. ^ "Skankan uczcił pamięć Dariusza Jagiełki". cantaramusic.pl (in Polish).
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