Reasoning with Donald Manning of the Abyssinians

11/16/98

“There is a land far far away; Where there’s no night, there’s only day; Look into the Book of Life, and you will see; That there’s a land far far away.”

-”Satta Massagana,” The Abyssinians

The Abyssinians, known for their spiritual anthem “Satta Massagana,” are one of the most influential reggae bands of this time. The roots-heavy trio was formed in 1969 by Donald Manning, Linford Manning (his younger brother) and Bernard Collins in Kingston, Jamaica.  Read more... (1786 words + 2 images)