BOND – The roots harmony vocals of The Abyssinians brought a unique quality of Rastafarian majesty to some of the most important tracks ever recorded in Jamaican reggae, including “Satta Massagana,” ...

The Abyssinians are roots-reggae legends with a healthy catalogue, but noted mainly for the title track of their 1971 debut album Satta Massagana. The subtle repatriation tune is named for the phrase ...

Reggae luminaries Third World have long since earned their legendary status, having received 10 Grammy nominations and worked with greats including the Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, and ...

Widely regarded as reggae’s national anthem, Sata Masa Gana by The Abyssinians is synonymous with the roots-reggae movement that exploded in Jamaica during the 1970s. Despite their reputation as ...

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 ...

The San Antonio Reggae Festival is returning to Rosedale Park this Saturday with legendary roots reggae group The Abyssinians headlining. The gathering will be the Jamaica-based band’s first-ever ...

POUNDING reggae rhythms and the aroma of spicy jerked food permeated the air last Sunday at Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach, California, site of the first Long Beach Reggae Music Jerk and Food ...

Reggae musics heart lies in celebration. Its perfect party music, with its lilting, bouncy rhythm and sun-kissed melodies nursed on the culture of the Caribbean. But if its heart makes even the ...

Bernard Collins of the legendary reggae band The Abyssinians talks about his group's classic song, "Satta Massa Gana." ...

OCEANSIDE — The second annual Reggae by the Pier festival willbe held in the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater Saturday from 11 a.m. to11 p.m. The festival will by headlined by high-profile acts from ...