Black Uhuru are a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru (Swahili for 'freedom'). The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick "Duckie" Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.
Biography
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Links & Information
Links
- Youtube at youtube.com/user/blackuhuruvevo
- Wikipedia article on Black Uhuru
- Last.fm page on Black Uhuru
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Black Uhuru
- MusicBrainz entry on Black Uhuru
Members
- Junior Reid (1985-1987),
- Sandra "Puma" Jones (1978-1987),
- Andrew Bees (1988-1989),
- Errol "Tarzan" Nelson (1977-1978),
- Derek "Duckie" Simpson,
- Garth Dennis (1987-1994, -1977),
- Don Carlos (1987-1994, -1977),
- Michael Rose (-1985)
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BBC Reviews
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Red 1981
Reviewed by Chris Jones
Together the trio make the last stand for roots culture.
