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The Abyssinians
originally formed in 1968 by Bernard Collins and Donald Manning, making them one of the earliest roots reggae groups
details
musicians
Vocals : The Abyssinians Drums : Sly Dunbar & Devon Richardson & Santa Davis Bass : Lloyd Parks & George Fullwood & Robbie Shakespeare Guitar : Jah Jerry & Bo-Peep Bowen & Earl Chinna Smith Rhythm Guitar : Tony Chin Keyboards : Franklyn Bubbler Waul Organ : Carlton Manning Piano : Pablo Black & Michael Cooper Flute : Tommy McCook Trumpet : Vivian Hall & Bobby Ellis Alto Saxophone : Herman Marquis Tenor Saxophone : Tommy McCook & Glen Da Costa Tambourine : Cedric Im Brooks Funde : Ras Jawbone Percussions : Bongo Herman
Studios
Recording : Channel One (Kingston, JA) & Dynamic Sounds (Kingston, JA) & Harry J (Kingston, JA) & Joe Gibbs (Kingston, JA) Mixing : Aquarius (Kingston, JA) & Joe Gibbs (Kingston, JA)
Arise
originally released 1978 - label - Tuff Gong
Jamaican roots trio The Abyssinians, are well known for their tight harmonies and promotion of the Rastafari teachings in their lyrics.The album Arise which was recorded in 1978 is packed with beautiful harmonies which are easy on the ear, and an archetypal roots regggae sound.
Tracklist
- This Land Is For Everyone
- Dem A Come
- Meditation
- Jah Loves
- South African Enlistment
- Hey You
- Let My Days Be Long
- Wicked Men
- Mightiest Of
- All Oh Lord