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Black Uhuru
Details of Black Uhuru (Group), information and links
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“ 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 Duckie Simpson always maintaining group control and ownership. Their album Anthem, featuring the hit single "What is Life?" won the first ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.History
The group formed in the Waterhouse district of Kingston in 1972, initially called simply "Uhuru" (the Swahili word for freedom), with a line-up of Derrick "Duckie" Gong Simpson, founder and CEO, Garth Dennis,and lastly Don Carlos Their first release was a cover version of Curtis Mayfield's "Romancing to the Folk Song", which was followed by "Time is on Our Side"; Neither song was a success and they split up, with Carlos pursuing a solo career, as did Dennis, before joining The Wailing Souls. Simpson also briefly worked with the Wailing Souls, before forming a new version of Uhuru with Errol Nelson (of The Jayes) and Michael Rose, the group now taking the name Black Sounds Uhuru. Their Prince Jammy-produced debut album, Love Crisis, was released in 1977.
Nelson returned to The Jayes in late 1977, and was replaced the following year [......] ”
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Begin date: 1974
Similar artists: Bushman, Ghetts, Boyz II Men, Erykah Badu, Johnny A., The Gladiators, Fergie, Tom Baxter, Ashford & Simpson, Jade
Links
- discogs: http://www.discogs.com
Members
- Don Carlos (from 1987 to 1994)
- Garth Dennis (from 1987 to 1994)
- Andrew Bees (from 1988 to 1989)
- Junior Reid (from 1985 to 1987)
- Sandra "Puma" Jones (from 1978 to 1987)
- Michael Rose ( to 1985)
- Errol "Tarzan" Nelson (from 1977 to 1978)
- Don Carlos ( to 1977)
- Garth Dennis ( to 1977)
- Derek "Duckie" Simpson
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