Jah Shaka
An uncompromising composer, musician, singer, mixing engineer, producer, record
label owner, DJ, proud Rastafarian and operator of what is claimed to be the
heaviest sound system in the world, Jah Shaka is a vital roots reggae artist who
has influenced many UK reggae acts like The Rootsman, Jah Warriors, The
Disciples and Eastern Sher. He was born and grew up in Jamaica, but launched his
career after moving to London in the 1970s, styling himself as the Zulu Warrior
and building his reputation with a residency at the Phebes Club in Hackney in
1978. In 1980 and 1981 he won the Bes...
