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.

Black Uhuru
Black Uhuru featuring Michael Rose, 2007
Background information
Also known as
  • Uhuru
  • Black Sounds Uhuru
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Genres
Years active1972–present
Labels
  • Taxi
  • Island
  • Real Authentic Sound
  • Mesa Recordings
  • Warner Bros.
  • Black Rose
Members
  • Derrick "Duckie" Simpson
  • Andrew Bees
Past members
  • Don Carlos
  • Garth Dennis
  • Puma Jones
  • Errol "Tarzan" Nelson
  • Jenifah Nyah
  • Junior Reid
  • Michael Rose
  • Frank Stepanek
  • Sly Dunbar
  • Robbie Shakespeare
  • Vince Black
  • Darryl Thompson
  • Mikey Chung
Websiteblackuhuruofficial.com
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