Aswad

Aswad
Aswad in 2002
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresReggae, reggae fusion, R&B
Years active1975–present
LabelsIsland Records
Grove Music
CBS (UK)
Simba Mesa
Ark 21
PROTV
MembersTony Robinson
Past membersBrinsley Forde
Angus Gaye
Donald Griffiths
Courtney Hemmings
George Oban
WebsiteOfficial website

Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. 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.

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