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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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Reggae Artiste Jimmy Riley Biography

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Reggae Artiste Jimmy Riley Biography by InfosysTV Born and raised in West Kingston, Jamaica, Jimmy Riley attended Kingston Senior School where he met Keith "Slim" Smith, leader of the vocal group The Techniques. Riley had spent considerable time listening to The Techniques -- a group composed of Slim Smith, Winston Riley, Franklyn White and Bobby Davids. The Techniques sweet harmonies which received regular radio airplay, inspired Riley's interest in music. Jimmy Riley began his recording career with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle. He provided harmonies in The Sensations, who enjoyed a number of successes including 'Everyday Is Just A Holiday' and 'Those Guys', both of which have been frequently covered by other artists. Following his departure from the group, Riley joined The Uniques with Slim Smith and Lloyd Charmers. The success of The Techniques ended when the group broke up. Slim Smith spent a time recording as a solo artist, but decided to form