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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 1969 by Bernard Collins, Donald Manning and Linford Manning.

Their most famous songs are “Satta Massagana” and “Y Mas Gan”, both of which are delivered partially in the Ethiopian language of Amharic. This language is sacred to Rastafarians as they believe the last Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I, to be the Christ in flesh.

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Fflor wrote:
November 2009

Maravilha!!! *)

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Kleofas_ wrote:
October 2009

the Good Lord sent me from Zion

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eliteskanker wrote:
September 2009

Satta Massagana best of all

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Ez-tracks wrote:
July 2009

e te tva e

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assaneka1985a wrote:
May 2009

welcome to jah city

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angelofJah15 wrote:
April 2009

pure love in their voices, this is a tune for any countries anthem. book of life, listen and learn the meaning of life. Selassie 1 live

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ejazzcat wrote:
April 2009

ROOTS N CULTURE DELIVERING THE PRAISE OF SELASSIE I THE 1ST. JAH RASTAFARI. ABYSSINIANS Bringing Riddims to the I

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JAH-SELECTAH wrote:
March 2009

InI So High n High in Jah Jah Rasta Far InI..........Foriver, Seen! Bless The Abyssinians!! Satta Massagana!!

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1000veces wrote:
February 2009

Música para el alma, alimento para el corazón...

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oganjah wrote:
December 2008

Muito Roots

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UnoMundoSound wrote:
October 2008

Harmony of the highest order.The Abyssinians are the finest reggae group I have ever had the pleasure to hear live. To be able to speak with them after the show just made it even better.True messengers of peace and love, superstars yet so humble !!

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cezzagrooves wrote:
October 2008

Satta Massagana rocks! I also have the version by Third World which rocks too xx

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aakira009 wrote:
October 2008

I finally heard the original version of Satta Massagana recorded at Studio One! So hard to find but a classic in every way. The Studio One version recorded in the late 60s blows away the more well known version they recorded in the early 70s. It's strange that Satta Massagana is the song that the Abyssinians are known for yet the original and best version is so hard to find. In contrast, the Studio One version of "Y Mas Gan" is readily available on multiple compilations. But "Satta Massagana" is the superior song and the tune that made them famous, though in my opinion it's not even on the same level as "Love Me Forever", the amazing classic they recorded as Carlton and The Shoes. "Love Me Forever" is the greatest rocksteady/reggae tune ever recorded period. No other song on any label by any other producer compares to it. lol imao

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zigzagcoast64 wrote:
September 2008

good music

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Kalistedub wrote:
August 2008

jah is love KALISTE DUB

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JahPetteri wrote:
July 2008

Top band. I saw them live last autumn in Helsinki, and that gig was definitely one of the best gigs I've ever seen. JAH bless The Abyssinians!

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vaportrailmark wrote:
June 2008

righteousness.. me luv roots muzic

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runabeat wrote:
May 2008

The Mighty Sparrow will be appearing at The Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX, England on 19th July 2008 at 8pm. The show is called 'Soca Invasion' and other artistes include the Jamesy P and Shurwayne Winchester. More artistes to be confirmed. Tickets on sale 3rd June 2008. Call 08707 602603 or visit stellatickets.co.uk.

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Parisblues wrote:
April 2008

please tell me more bout lion :)

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Diega_07 wrote:
February 2008

amazing band! roots!!!

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