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The Abyssinians
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The Abyssinians

Reggae
Monday May 23rd, 2022 from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
@ The Jazz Cafe in London
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  • 18+

    Age

  • Smart Casual

    Dress code

  • 9:00pm

    Last entry


  • Yes

    ID required

Additional:

We kindly ask the following from our guests before arriving at the venue: • Please take a free lateral flow test within 48 hours of the show. These can be ordered for free on gov.uk or collected from most pharmacies. If you’ve had a positive result, please stay at home. • If you have any symptoms of COVID or feel unwell, please stay at home • If you’ve been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID, you should be self-isolating. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation here and look forward to welcoming you to the venue.

Description

Few groups better captured the heart and soul of roots reggae than the Abyssinians; the vocal trio's heavenly close harmonies, dark melodies, and Rastafarian themes, all delivered with a deep spiritual feeling, were instrumental in defining and refining the genre.

The Abyssinians released four hit singles in 1971 after their breakout success with Satta Massa Gana. First up was "Declaration of Rights," and never has a call to revolution sounded so sweet and heartfelt. The equally evocative "Jerusalem" also appeared in 1971, and completing a quartet of hits for the year was "Let My Days Be Long." Over the next few years, the trio continued releasing excellent singles, both on Clinch, as well as recording for other producers.

However, in a musical scene renowned for its prolific output, the Abyssinians recordings were now to come few and far between, at least by Jamaican standards. But what records they were: 1972's "Leggo Beast," a simmering blend of deep roots and soul, and the deeply religious "Yim Mas Gan," excellently produced by Lloyd "Matador" Daly, were just some of the more notable.

The trio finally cut its debut album, Forward Onto Zion, in 1976, with producer Clive "Azul" Hunt. Including hits, re-recordings of older classics, and new material, the record remains a roots masterpiece and brought the group international acclaim.

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