Who was Jah Shaka?
Jah Shaka, also known as the Zulu Warrior, was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica.
He moved to London in 1956 with his parents when he was eight years old.
Shaka was responsible for a number of dub and reggae’s most iconic tracks, as well as running his own record label, Jah Shaka Music.
The label released tracks from the likes of Max Romeo and Johnny Clark, as well as many of his own.
He also owned his own Soundsystem called The Jah Shaka Sound since 1970.
He built it after learning and working as a sound system engineer under Freddie Cloudburst.
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Throughout his career, he was known for his commitment to social and political consciousness.
He became a focal point for African-Caribbean communities in London and beyond.
Shaka featured in the seminal 1980 film Babylon and used his music as a platform to address important issues such as inequality, injustice, and oppression.
As an inspirational figure, he arguably changed the face of British music.
His music created a distinct and powerful sound that captured audiences around the world.
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