ASWAD was arguably Britain's most successful reggae band, in terms of both popularity and longevity. Critical opinion on their work is often divided; some hail their early material as the greatest ...

British reggae superstars Aswad are ready to Shine at their headline show in Coventry this month. The duo will bring their nostalgic summer vibes to the city when they perform at Rialto Reborn on ...

British reggae group Aswad perform ‘African Children’ live on the BBC television show ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ in 1982. Rhythmic, instrumental and performance features of reggae can clearly be seen ...

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‘Top of the Pops showed our video at the end of one show – just as millions of people were tuning in for EastEnders. Soon after, we went to No 1’ When the band formed we were just out of the same ...

Angus "Drummie Zeb" Gaye, the lead vocalist for the British reggae band Aswad, has died, according to a statement from the band on Friday. Gaye was 62 years old. "It is with deepest regret and ...

In 1985, a star-studded lineup of Black UK musicians, including Aswad, Dennis Brown and Janet Kay, recorded a charity single to raise funds for famine-stricken Ethiopia. Why are their efforts so ...

Aswad have been keeping the reggae flame burning brightly for more than 30 years. Tony ‘Gad’ Robinson tells Dave Owens why his band are now enjoying a 2010 musical renaissance ASWAD’S groundbreaking ...