Group

Black Uhuru

Black Uhuru is 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.

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Jamaica
Founded
1974
Genres
Labels
Island
Virgin
Dressed to Kill
Antler-Subway
Charly Records
Last updated: November 5th, 2014

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