Aswad
Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" (1988) and "Shine" (1994). "Aswad" is Arabic for "black". They are three-time Grammy Award nominees.
History
The members of Aswad are UK descendants of immigrants from the Caribbean. They attended John Kelly/Holland Park School. Aswad was formed in 1975 in the Ladbroke Grove area of West London.
The original members of Aswad were guitarist/vocalist Brinsley "Chaka B" Forde, drummer/vocalist Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, lead guitarist/vocalist Donald "Dee" Griffiths, bassist George "Ras" Oban, and keyboardist Courtney "Khaki" Hemmings. Aswad were the backing band of Burning Spear's 1977 Live album, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre in London. Other contributors included Vin Gordon, and Karl Pitterson.
Initially, the band produced music in the roots reggae vein, with members contributing songs individually and with Forde acting as the band's principal songwriter. The band's dynamic soon began to change however. Shortly after the release of their...
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Albums
Rise and Shine Again and Again (Deluxe Edition)
City Lock
Aswad Vs the Rhythm Riders
Cool Summer Reggae
Roots Revival
Big Up
Rise and Shine Again!
Dub: The Next Frontier
Rise and Shine
Firesticks
Too Wicked
Renaissance
Distant Thunder
Rebel Souls
Not Satisfied
A New Chapter of Dub
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New Chapter
Hulet
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- 1 Warriors Jungle Beat (Beatmasters Mix)
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- 2 Don't Turn Around (live)
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- 4 Two Makes One (live)
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- 5 Smokey Blues (live)
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- 6 Dancing in the Moonlight
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- 8 Night Nurse
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- 9 Would I Lie to You
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- 11 Stir It Up
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- 12 I Can See Clearly Now
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- 2 Sons of Criminals
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- 3 Judgement Day
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- 4 Not Guilty
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- 5 Can't Walk the Street
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- 6 Corruption
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- 7 Playing Games
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- 9 African Children
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- 10 Natural Progression
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- 11 Ways of the Lord
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- 12 I Will Keep On Loving You
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