Ashwad

Fact Sheet

Musical genre:

Formed by immigrants from the Caribbean, English reggae group Aswad ("Black" in arabic) are intriguing in that they have performed (according to critics) better music as they added more soul and R&B influences to it.

Among Aswad's catalogue of hits is the classic Don't Turn Around, which has been covered by artists such as Ace of Base.

The band also hold the distinction of having played with each one of the ex-Wailers.

Band members

Martin Augustine AKA "Tatta" - Lead guitar
Brinsley Forde AKA "Dan" - Vocals, Rhythm guitar
Angus Gaye AKA "Drummie Zeb" - Vocals, Drums
Jimmy Haynes AKA "Senyah" - Lead guitar, Acoustic guitar
Clifton Morrison AKA "Bigga" - Vocals, Keyboards, Melodica
Tony Robinson AKA "Tony Gad" - Vocals, Bass guitar

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