EST. 1972 • HANDSWORTH, BIRMINGHAM, UK

WASSIFA
SOUND SYSTEM

Roots reggae pressure since 1972. The original Birmingham heavyweight.

OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP

Founded 1972 on Stamford Road, Handsworth

Wassifa Sound System was born in the heart of Birmingham’s Caribbean community. Founded by Mykal Wassifa Brown, we have carried the true Jamaican sound-system tradition across the UK for over five decades.

From backyard sessions to major festivals, Wassifa is the authentic voice of British reggae — heavy bass, conscious lyrics, and unbreakable community spirit. The Mykal Wassifa Brown Heritage Foundation now preserves this living history.

Historical photo of Wassifa Sound System in the 1970s - Handsworth, Birmingham speaker setup

Past + Upcoming events

Burning Spear Live with Wassifa Sound System
13 AUGUST 2026 • BIRMINGHAM

Burning Spear & The Burning Band

Burning Spear London Show with Wassifa
6 OCT 2019 • LONDON

Johnny Osbourne - The Dancehall Godfather

Historic Live Events

Roots and reggae from the original Birmingham sound system

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