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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 Garth Dennis, Don Carlos, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. 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.[2] Simpson also briefly worked with the Wailing Souls, before
With the addition of harmony singer Sandra "Puma" Jones, an Afro-American woman who held a master's degree from Columbia University and was a former member of the female group Mama Africa in 1981, Black Uhuru entered their most commercially successful period. In addition to recording a memorable studio album, Red, and an exciting live album, Tear It Up, the group reached its peak with the release of Anthem in 1983.
Red is an 1981 album by the Jamaican reggae band Black Uhuru. The line-up of the band changed many
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.
times during its 16 years and this is the second release for the lineup of Michael Rose, Sandra "Puma" Jones and Derek "Duckie" Simpson. Sly & Robbie were again in the production seat after having previ
For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. They’re long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley & the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae.
The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingston’s “Waterhouse” District in the late 60’s. It is the home of founder & leader Derrick “Duckie” Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the
group. The original Uhuru’s Swahili for “freedom” were Duckie, Don Carlos & Garth Dennis. The first song was a Curtis Mayfield cover of “Folk Song”. They made only a couple more songs before Don left to pursue a solo career & Garth joined Wailing Souls. The two were replaced by Michael Rose & Errol Nelson both from Waterhouse. They recorded the debut album “Love Crises” in 1977 for Prince Jammy later re-released as “Black Sounds of Freedom”. Errol later left the group to join the Jays & was replaced by female singer Puma Jones.
By the late 1970s Black Uhuru referred to three vocalists who constituted the “golden age” of Black Uhuru’s popularity: Michael Rose, Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, and Sandra “Puma” Jones.
This new line-up is when the band began to collaborate with Sly & Robbie & developed the “classic Uhuru” sound of the 80’s. A unique style full of heavy drum & bass, sharp keys, loud guitar riffs & long instrumentals filled with whirly background effects & the signature “wow oh-oh oh’s” echo. It was during this period they signed with Island Records. They began touring internationally & star
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Formed in 1974, Black Uhuru had been recording singles exclusively when the trio joined forces with the highly regarded reggae producer Prince Jammy for their debut album, Black Sounds of Freedom (originally released in a different mix and titled Love Crisis). This engaging date (which Shanachie reissued on CD in 1990) has all of Uhuru's trademarks: haunting themes, addictive grooves, and deeply spiritual lyrics based on the Rastafarian faith. Longtime followers of the group (whose 1977 lineup included Michael Rose, Errol Nelson, and original member Duckie Simpson) will be more than familiar with such heartfelt classics as "I Love King Selassie," "African Love," and "Satan Army Band." These songs point to the fact that in 1977, Uhuru were well on their way to becoming the reggae powerhouse they would be in the '80s.
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Recorded At – Harry J's Recording Studio
Recorded At – King Tubby's Studio
Mixed At – King Tubby's Studio
Remixed At – King Tubby's Studio
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Greensleeves Records Ltd.
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Bass – Mikey*, Robbie Shakespeare
Drums – Santa*, Sly Dunbar
Electronic Drums [Syndrums] – Style Scott
Engineer [Rhythms] – S. Morris*
Harmonica – Johnny Osbourne
Horns – Headly*, Bobby*, Cedric*
Lead Guitar – Bo Pee*, Chinna*
Organ, Clavinet – Winston Wright
Percussion – Scully*
Piano – Gladstone Anderson, Keith Sterling
Producer, Engineer [Voiced & Mixed], Remix – Prince Jammy
Rhythm Guitar – Bingy Bunny
Strings – Earl 'Wire' Lindo*
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Dubwise Garage/Bob Marley Concerts
Black Uhuru – Buffalo, NY 9-16-1984 Soundboard Complete Show
A really great recording from the massive Uhuru right before they would split and reform with Jr. Reid in 1985. I really enjoy hearing live version of What is Life and Solidarity.
Shine eye gal
Plastic smile
I Love King Selassie
Solidarity
Darkness
What is Life
Sponji Reggae
Abortion
General Penitentiary
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
Happiness
World is Africa
Sensimilla (labeled as track 1 but is beginning of round 2)
You can watch the youtube video below or Download the FLAC files here http://dubwisegaragecollection.com/blackuhuru.php
This show is very under circulated, I have not seen it on any torrents sites over the last 6 years.
http://youtu.be/vW63dmKUb-I
Bob Marley & The Wailers
1979.04.13. Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan
This show has the most clapping I have ever heard during any concert, so I asked a Japanese friend if he could give me some insight. I talked with Hideki Nakagawa who explained to me that since the Japanese can’t sing along with the songs since they don’t understand English well, they “clap to convey the feelings of us from start to end.” Hideki also had this to say about this particular show. “I am hearing this show now and it is most amazing show of all Japan shows. The Crowd sing along with No Woman No Cry(Bob brings to sing and start sing) it is magic moment.
Junior said Japanese word at end of Jammin “Okini”.
That means “Thank you” in the words of Osaka Dialect,
usually “Arigato”.”
Audience Recording. Fairly Good Quality. One of the lesser circulated dates from the April 1979 tour of Jap