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Aswad
British reggae group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
For other uses, see Aswad (disambiguation).
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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 |
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