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An evening of redemption, spirituality and timeless rhythms. A double bill featuring the architects of the Kingston sound: The Abyssinians and the pioneer of dancehall, Lonje Ranger.

The Abyssinians: The Voices of the Temple

Formed in 1968, this vocal trio is the spiritual heart of roots reggae and the creators of ‘Satta Massagana’, considered by many to be the ‘national anthem’ of reggae and a fundamental prayer in Rastafarian culture. With their perfect harmonies and mystical lyrics in Amharic, classics such as ‘Declaration of Rights’ and ‘Forward Onto Zion’ will transport the audience straight to the roots of Jamaica.

Formed in 1968 by Donald Manning, Bernard Collins and Linford Manning, The Abyssinians are cornerstones of the most spiritual and harmonious roots reggae. Their name pays homage to Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), a sacred land for the Rastafari movement.

They are the creators of ‘Satta Massagana’ (an Amharic term meaning ‘to give thanks’), considered by many to be the ‘national anthem’ of reggae and a fundamental prayer in Rastafarian culture. In 1969, the group recorded at Coxsone Dodd’s legendary Studio One. The song, which took years to be officially released due to its strong spiritual and political content, defined the roots sound with its deep vocal harmonies and its message of repatriation and faith.

Despite having recorded sparingly, their quality is impeccable. Albums such as Forward on to Zion (1976) and classics like “Declaration of Rights”, “Abendigo” and “African Race” have been covered by countless artists, cementing their status as the guardians of Jamaica’s purest roots.

With Bernard Collins and Donald Manning still at the helm, the group continues to carry its message of peace and unity around the world, keeping the essence of 1970s reggae alive with unwavering dignity.

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