A long overdue collection which brings together the very best of the trio's self produced works, starting with the early groundbreaking roots classic ‘Satta Massa Gana’ and through to the last of the trio’s late 70’s recordings. It also includes some previously unissued extended mixes of some of their best loved tracks. Essential for any lover of roots reggae.
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A long overdue collection which brings together the very best of the trio's self produced works, starting with the early groundbreaking roots c… read more
A long overdue collection which brings together the very best of the trio's self produced works, starting with the early groundbreaking roots classic ‘Satta Massa Gana’ and through… read more
The Abyssinians are a Jamaican roots reggae group, famous for their close harmonies and promotion of the Rastafari movement in their lyrics. The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968 by Bernard Collins and Donald Manning. Their first song was "Satta Massagana", which was strongly influenced by Carlton Manning's "Happy Land". "Satta Massagana" is a Rastafarian hymn sung partly in the ancient Ethiopian Amharic language. They recruited a third vocalist, who was still at school and often unable to attend rehearsals; he was soon replaced by Donald… read more
The Abyssinians are a Jamaican roots reggae group, famous for their close harmonies and promotion of the Rastafari movement in their lyrics. The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968 by … read more
The Abyssinians are a Jamaican roots reggae group, famous for their close harmonies and promotion of the Rastafari movement in their lyrics. The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968 by Bernard Collins and Donald Manning. Their firs… read more