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Reggae Artiste Black Uhuru Biography

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Reggae Artiste Black Uhuru Biography by InfosysTV The most successful of the second-generation reggae bands, Black Uhuru maintained their high quality despite numerous personnel changes in their 40-plus-year history. The first reggae band to win a Grammy award, for their 1983 album Anthem, Black Uhuru was called "The most dynamic and progressive reggae act of the 1970s and early '80s." The band, whose name comes from the Swahili word meaning "freedom," was formed in the Waterhouse district of Kingston by Don Carlos, Rudolph "Garth" Dennis, and Derrick "Duckie" Simpson. When the group experienced difficulties securing a record contract, Spencer left to pursue a solo career and Dennis joined the Wailing Souls. Simpson, who remained the thread throughout Black Uhuru's evolution, reorganized the band with Errol "Jay" Wilson and quivery-voiced lead vocalist Michael Rose. Accompanied by the rhythm section of Sly Dunbar on

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Inmate charged in brutal jail beating of Peter Tosh's son

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Inmate charged in brutal jail beating of Peter Tosh's son Kyrie Baum (left) and Jawara McIntosh, the son of reggae legend Peter Tosh Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to WhatsAppShare to Facebook MessengerShare to EmailShare to TelegramShare to More87 A man accused of attacking and seriously injuring the son of late reggae icon Peter Tosh at a New Jersey jail is facing an aggravated assault charge, authorities said. The count against Kyrie Baum stems from a February 21 attack at a county jail that left 37-year-old Jawara McIntosh with traumatic brain injuries and in a coma, according to the Bergen County Sheriff's Office. The charge was made public Friday, and the agency said Baum has already been indicted. It wasn't known Sunday if Baum has retained an attorney. Authorities have not said what sparked the attack, which they say lasted less than 10 seconds and took place in a general custody housing unit. Baum, 40, of Fort Lee, New Jersey, was being

Usain Bolt is curious as to who will replace him

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Usain Bolt is curious as to who will replace him Jamaica's sprinter Usain Bolt grimaces during a press conference prior to the Golden Spike Athletic meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Monday. Bolt will compete in the 100 meters at the Golden Spike on Wednesday. Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to WhatsAppShare to Facebook MessengerShare to EmailShare to TelegramShare to More28 Usain Bolt is curious as to who will replace him as the world's fastest man. He's confident nobody will know at his last major race, at the world athletics championships in August in London. Bolt was unperturbed when asked on Monday if he was afraid of losing his last race before retirement. "My coach always finds a way (for me to win)," he said. "I'm not worried." As for his successor, he was looking forward to the years ahead. "I'm definitely excited just to see sit and watch and to see who's going to be the next Olympic

Two brothers, same murder, but one goes free. Why?

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Two brothers, same murder, but one goes free. Why? by BBC The difference between life in prison and freedom: 15 months Sammy Maldonado is 15 months older than his brother, David. The age difference is the reason that Sammy may spend the rest of his life in prison for a murder he did not commit, while his brother - the actual perpetrator - is going free. On 13 August, 1980 - the day that blew the Maldonados' lives apart - Ted Kennedy had just conceded to Jimmy Carter in the Democratic primary for president. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining was terrifying American movie audiences, and the Iranian hostage crisis was sliding into its 10th month. It was the end of a long, hot summer day, and teenagers David and Sammy decided to escape from their bleak urban surroundings in northern Philadelphia to an idyllic spot called Devil's Pool. The brothers piled into a friend's 1970 Mustang, stopped off for a gallon of cheap wine, and drove into the park. They hiked down the f

Al-Qaeda Kidnapped Swede Johan Gustafsson for six years

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 Al-Qaeda Kidnapped Swede Johan Gustafsson for six years by BBC Johan Gustafsson is said to be "happy" and "overwhelmed" following his release Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says. Mr Gustafsson, 42, is being flown back to Sweden from Africa, Sweden's Foreign Minister Margot Wallström said in a statement on Monday. He was seized by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) along with two other men, one of whom was freed in a dawn raid in 2015. Ms Wallström said Mr Gustafsson was "in good spirits", local media report. "It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Johan Gustafsson has been released," Ms Wallström added. BUY NOW ALBUM $15usd She said that the Swede's release was thanks to "extensive efforts" and co-operation between the Swedish foreign ministry, police and "foreign authorities". Ms Wallström said she had spoken w

Yohann performing live on InfosysTV Father's Day Show

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