Aswad
UK
Formed: 1975
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Reggae, International
Styles: Roots Reggae, Reggae/Caribbean, Reggae/Caribbean
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Aswad was arguably Britain's most successful reggae band, in terms of both popularity and longevity. Critical opinion on their body of work is often divided; some hail their early material as the greatest roots reggae Britain ever produced, while others find their later pop-crossover phase more distinctive and unique, even at the expense of authenticity. Regardless, Aswad's ability to adapt themselves to the changing times -- new musical trends, shifting personnel -- was ultimately the driving force behind their decades-long career. Aswad (the ...
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