1970s roots reggae group The Abyssinians will be bringing their unique harmonies and Rastafarian-themed music to The Broadside—600 N. Broad Avenue—in New Orleans on Sunday, July 27th, 2025. Click here to buy tickets.

The vocal trio was originally formed in 1968. Their first breakout song was “Satta Massagana,” which is a Rastafarian hymn sung partly in the Ethiopian Amharic language. The single was a massive success, and was subsequently followed by several other hits.