As children, Aba and his brothers were introduced to the “Roots and Culture” by their father Alan, who ran a soundsystem. It didn’t take long until Aba was traveling up and down the country chatting his conscious lyrics over heavy dubplate mixes to anyone who would listen. Those of you down with the sound system scene in the ’80s might remember Jah Tubbys’ rather extroverted mic man - that was our man Aba. Along with Samari as well as his brothers Blood Shanti and Shanti Roots, they released their first single “Tear Down Babylon” under the moniker Shanti-Ites, followed a year later in 1994 by “Zulu Warrior”.
Impressed by their success they decided to form the record company with a vibe - Falasha Recordings. Releases on the label over several years following included Aba’s The Wrath Of Jah and Blood’s debut long-player, Pure Spirit. Their yearly Notting Hill Carnival session at South Row and East Row is easily one of the most spiritual experiences one could treat himself to, influencing generations of bass heads from Jazzie B to DMZ. True stalwarts on London’s soundsystem scene, these bredrin bring wisdom by the pound, performing for you at Session 4, powered by Messenger Soundsystem.
Date: Sunday 6th March
Session: 4
Venue: The Bongo Club