Blue Note Hawaii ~ The Abyssinians

The Abyssinians

The Abyssinians are better known for their trio unique harmony roots and spiritual music. It is even said that “Satta Massagana” is the anthem for reggae music. After a string of hits, like “Declaration of Rights,” “Forward unto Zion,” “Ymassgan African Race” and many more, the group never quite managed to break into the mainstream, although they seemed poised for international stardom during the early seventis and eighties. The singers were all born in Kingston, Jamaica, the original members are Donald and Linford Manning, and Bernard Collins.