Formed in 1969, The Abyssinians are better known for their trio unique harmony roots and spiritual music. Their greatest hit “Satta Massagana” is considered a quintessential anthem for reggae music. After a string of hits, like “Declaration of Rights,” “Forward unto Zion,” “African Race,” and many more, the group never quite managed to break into the mainstream, although they seemed poised for international stardom during the ’70s and ’80s. The singers were all born in Kingston, Jamaica, the three original members are Donald Manning, Linford Manning, and Bernard Collins. Then they recorded “Satta Massagana” at Coxson Dodd’s Studio 1 and self-released on their Clinch label.

Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.

Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.

Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400

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