Black Uhuru

For over 50 years Black Uhuru has remained one of the most popular recognized prolific reggae band from Jamaica. The living legends have earned several achievements in the music industry including winning the first ever Grammy Award for reggae music. Theyre long success along with having the highest reggae record sales after Bob Marley & the most songs sampled by other artist over the years has allowed them to become Ambassadors of reggae. The roots of Black Uhuru formed in Kingstons Waterhouse District in the late 60s. It is the home of founder Duckie Simpson along with all the rest of the singers from the group. The original Uhurus Swahili for freedom were Duckie, Don Carlos Folk Song. They made only a couple more songs before Don left to pursue a solo career Love Crises in 1977 for Prince Jammy later re-released as Black Sounds of Freedom. Errol later left the group to join the Jays & was replaced by female singer Puma Jones.