Toronto reggae group The Sattalites have been a mainstay of the Canadian reggae scene since their formation in 1980, Founded by Jamaican trumpeter Jo Jo Bennett and Canadian saxophone player Fergus Hambleton, originally as a music school to teach reggae and ska, The Sattalites quickly became a popular mainstay in the vibrant Queen Street scene of the 1980s. In their career they packed clubs and concerts all across Canada and the US, including a visit to Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. During these...
Toronto reggae group The Sattalites have been a mainstay of the Canadian reggae scene since their formation in 1980, Founded by Jamaican trumpeter Jo Jo Bennett and Canadian saxophone player Fergus Hambleton, originally as a music school to teach reggae and ska, The Sattalites quickly became a popular mainstay in the vibrant Queen Street scene of the 1980s. In their career they packed clubs and concerts all across Canada and the US, including a visit to Reggae Sunsplash in Jamaica. During these years the group recorded six albums and won two Juno awards while building up a loyal and devoted fan base.
In 2025 The Sattalites are busy recording new material and delighting audiences with their dynamic stage show, featuring a fine horn section and wonderful vocals. It’s always the best in reggae and ska music…featuring their hits “It’s Too Late To Turn Back Now “, “Gimme Some Kinda Sign” and “Wild” , plus a great selection of Jamaican classics. With an awesome 4 piece horn section and the wonderful vocals of Fergus Hambleton and Hermina George, the band provides a wonderful Caribbean style evening of dancing and musical fun for all ages.
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