The Abyssinians + Lone Ranger | Doornroosje, Nijmegen | 20-05-2026

When you talk about “close harmony singing” in reggae, you quickly arrive at The Abyssinians. The legendary roots reggae trio was formed in 1968 and, nearly 60 years later, they are still far from finished performing. The group’s most popular song is “Satta Massagana,” which became an anthem in the 1970s and was played in Jamaican churches, dancehalls, and on radio stations across the island. Their debut album of the same name, released in 1976, is also considered a true classic.

The Jamaican trio is known for delivering a beautiful reggae celebration on stage. Having performed together for decades, The Abyssinians have built an extensive repertoire over the years. Songs such as “Love Comes and Goes,” “Forward Unto Zion,” “Declaration of Rights,” and “I and I” are just a few examples of tracks that are regarded as classics.

Unfortunatly Big Youth is not able to join due to VISA problems. He is replaced by Lone Ranger.

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