The Abyssinians and Big Youth Live at Le Plan Paris
A nostalgic, homegrown roots reggae night.
ROOTS & CULTURE #5 +1ère Partie : Obidaya The Abyssinians is a Jamaican roots reggae group, famous for its vocal harmonies and the promotion of the Rastafarian movement in its lyrics. The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968 by Bernard Collins and Donald Manning. Their first song is named "Satta Massagana", influenced by Carlton Manning's "Happy Land". It is a Rastafarian hymn sung partly in Amharic, the Ethiopian language. Manley Augustus Buchanan, known as Big Youth, is a Jamaican deejay born in 1949 in Trenchtown, Kingston. He established himself in the 1970s as one of the major figures of reggae and toasting. His breakthrough came in 1972 thanks to his collaboration with Augustus 'Gussie' Clarke and the track "The Killer". His album Screaming Target (1973) is today considered a reggae classic.
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Who is headlining the event?+
The concert is headlined by reggae legends The Abyssinians and toast-master Big Youth.
Is there an opening act?+
Yes, the local opening act is Obidaya.
Where is the event taking place?+
The event is held at Le Plan, located at 1 Av. Louis Aragon, 91130 Ris-Orangis, France.
When is the concert?+
The concert is scheduled for May 17, 2026.
What is the primary musical genre of this event?+
The event features roots reggae, rocksteady, and dub music.
