Black Uhuru were the leading second generation reggae vocal group, and were formed in Jamaica in 1974 by Euvin “Don Carlos” Spencer, Rudolph “Garth” Dennis, and Derrick “Duckie” Simpson. These three grew up in the famed “Waterhouse” district of Kingston, Jamaica (a hot bed for reggae artists over the years). After a couple of line-up changes, they solidified their status with the album 'Love Crisis', on which the track 'I Love King Selassie' went on to become a bonafide reggae anthem.

After that period, American expatriate, Sandra “Puma” Jones, joined Michael and Duckie to add haunting high harmonies to the group, and Black Uhuru joined forces with Sly and Robbie, releasing some the best reggae music of the 1980′s and were the first group to win a Grammy award when the Reggae category was introduced in 1985.

Black Uhuru continues today under the direction of Duckie Simpson and with another “Waterhouse” product named Andrew Bees.

Tickets: £17.50

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