His sound system was a pillar of the Black Power movement, and his impact on global music is immeasurable.
Rest in power Jah Shaka 🙏 The reggae and dub pioneer was a force for consciousness, Black liberation, and revolution. You can read just some of the tributes from fellow creatives and fans to Shaka below: He was performing and touring right up until his death. Shaka released some of the scene’s most seminal records and lead the influential Jah Shaka Sound System during his lifetime. The Jamaican-born singer, producer, musician and label owner was a pioneering leader in sound system culture – this integral part of Jamaican culture and history saw generations of DJs, engineers and MCs playing ska, rocksteady or reggae music in groups, and later influenced further dance music genres. His precise age and the cause of his death have not yet been revealed. News of his passing broke via social media, as close friends and collaborators have shared their tributes to the music icon. Dub and reggae sound system pioneer Jah Shaka, also known as the Zulu Warrior, has sadly died.
