Aswad | |
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 Aswad in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Reggae, reggae fusion, R&B |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Island Records Grove Music CBS (UK) Simba Mesa Ark 21 PROTV |
| Members | Tony Robinson |
| Past members | Brinsley Forde Angus Gaye Donald Griffiths Courtney Hemmings George Oban |
Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound.[1] They have been performing since the mid-1970s, having released a total of 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.[2]
- ^ Snowden, Don (14 July 1985). "Reggae—brit Style". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
- ^ "Aswad". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 6 March 2022.