This is a page about the reggae artist Jah Shaka. For the video editing software, see Jahshaka Jah Shaka has been operating a London-based, roots reggae Sound System since the early 1970s. His name is an amalgamation of the Rasta term for God and that of a zulu warrior. He started out on the Freddie Cloudburst Sound System, before setting up his own Sound System. Jah Shaka events are renowned for attracting a wide audience from all backgrounds and races.

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  • This is a page about the reggae artist Jah Shaka. For the video editing software, see Jahshaka Jah Shaka has been operating a London-based, roots reggae Sound System since the early 1970s. His name is an amalgamation of the Rasta term for God and that of a zulu warrior. He started out on the Freddie Cloudburst Sound System, before setting up his own Sound System. Jah Shaka events are renowned for attracting a wide audience from all backgrounds and races. Shaka believes it to be a testament to the quality of the message that he expounds in his choice of music and his Rastafarian beliefs. Shaka stayed true to his Rastafarian beliefs during the 1980s when many other Sound Systems had started to follow the Jamaican trend towards playing "slack" dancehall music. His refusal to compromise inspired a host of new UK reggae artists and Sound Systems such as Eastern Sher, The Disciples, Iration Steppas, Jah Warrior, Channel One Sound System, Conscious Sounds, The Rootsman and Abashanti-I. Non-reggae artists such as Basement Jaxx have also cited Jah Shaka as an influence during interviews. On his own record label he has released music from Jamaican artists such as Max Romeo, Johnny Clarke, Bim Sherman and Prince Alla as well as UK groups such as Aswad and Dread & Fred. He has released a number of dub albums, often under the Commandments of Dub banner. In 1980 Shaka played himself in the film Babylon (directed by Franco Rosso), operating his Sound System in a soundclash at the climax of the story. In 1989 Shaka visited Jamaica and worked with many musicians there, including King Tubby. In 2000 he suffered numerous injuries during a house fire. The Jah Shaka Sound System continues to appear regularly in London, with occasional tours of the United States, Europe and Japan. Live footage of Shaka will feature in the documentary All Tomorrow's Parties based on the famous musical festival, which is set for an October 2009 release.
  • Jah Shaka ist ein in London lebender Soundsystem-Operator, Deejay, Dub-Mixer, Produzent und Musiker. Mit seinem Jah Shaka Soundsystem wurde er zu einer legendären Persönlichkeit der britischen Dub- und Reggae-Szene.
  • Jah Shaka est un opérateur de sound system et un musicien de dub qui a grandi en Angleterre. (On ne connaît ni ses nom et prénom ni non plus sa date de naissance). Né à Clarendon en Jamaïque, il a déménagé à Londres avec ses parents à l'âge de 8 ans. Jah Shaka a commencé sa carrière à la fin des années 60 dans un petit orchestre, et par la suite dans "Freddie Coldburst Sound System". À la fin des années 70 ses sons évoluent et il devient alors, un artiste très influent sur la scène dub. Ses danses à caractère spirituel caractérisent également son style et créént une atmosphère qui fit sa célébrité. En 1980, il crée son propre label "King Of Zulu Tribe". Il a produit à ce jour une soixantaine d'albums d'artistes tels que The Twinkle Brothers, Johnny Clarke, Horace Andy, Max Romeo, Vivian Jones. On retiendra également sa collaboration avec l'artiste Mad Professor. En septembre 2002, un incendie a ravagé son studio, et il a été gravement brûlé. Il s'est peu à peu remis de ce terrible accident, et a aujourd'hui repris la route de la scène sound system en Europe.
  • ジャー・シャカ (Jah Shaka) は、イギリスのレゲエミュージシャン、サウンドマン。名前のシャカは、18世紀のズールー族の王、シャカ・ズールーに由来する。
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  • This is a page about the reggae artist Jah Shaka. For the video editing software, see Jahshaka Jah Shaka has been operating a London-based, roots reggae Sound System since the early 1970s. His name is an amalgamation of the Rasta term for God and that of a zulu warrior. He started out on the Freddie Cloudburst Sound System, before setting up his own Sound System. Jah Shaka events are renowned for attracting a wide audience from all backgrounds and races.
  • Jah Shaka ist ein in London lebender Soundsystem-Operator, Deejay, Dub-Mixer, Produzent und Musiker. Mit seinem Jah Shaka Soundsystem wurde er zu einer legendären Persönlichkeit der britischen Dub- und Reggae-Szene.
  • Jah Shaka est un opérateur de sound system et un musicien de dub qui a grandi en Angleterre. (On ne connaît ni ses nom et prénom ni non plus sa date de naissance). Né à Clarendon en Jamaïque, il a déménagé à Londres avec ses parents à l'âge de 8 ans. Jah Shaka a commencé sa carrière à la fin des années 60 dans un petit orchestre, et par la suite dans "Freddie Coldburst Sound System".
  • ジャー・シャカ (Jah Shaka) は、イギリスのレゲエミュージシャン、サウンドマン。名前のシャカは、18世紀のズールー族の王、シャカ・ズールーに由来する。
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