Black Uhuru

Bio

Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in the Waterhouse district of Kingston in 1972. The band became one of the leading acts of the roots reggae era, known for its powerful vocal harmonies and socially conscious lyrics. Over the decades the lineup has featured several lead vocalists, most notably Michael Rose, Junior Reid, and current frontman Derrick Simpson. Their albums Red and Sinsemilla are widely regarded as classics of the genre, and the group won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1984.