Black Uhuru

Terms and conditions

18+

Age
Smart Casual

Dress code
9:00pm

Last entry
Yes

ID required

Additional:

We kindly ask the following from our guests before arriving at the venue: • Please take a free lateral flow test within 48 hours of the show. These can be ordered for free on gov.uk or collected from most pharmacies. If you’ve had a positive result, please stay at home. • If you have any symptoms of COVID or feel unwell, please stay at home • If you’ve been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID, you should be self-isolating. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation here and look forward to welcoming you to the venue.

Description

Derrick “Duckie” Simpson the “Gong Gong Gullie” is the founder and leader for reggae’s BLACK UHURU. They have remained to be one of the most recognised and prolific reggae band for over 45 years. The Group’s line up is Duckie Simpson, Andrew Bees, and Elsa Green.

The roots of BLACK UHURU were formed in Kingston Jamaica’s Waterhouse district also known as “Firehouse” in the early 60′s however it wasn't until 1977 when they recorded their debut album “Love Crises” at Prince Jammy’s famous studio.

Teaming up with drummer Sly Dunbar and bass player Robbie Shakespeare. Together they developed a musical style full of deep bass thumps, sharp keys, long guitar riffs, echos and the signature "woh oh oh’s" creating their classic sound with hits like “I Love King Sellassie, “‘Shine Eye Gals”, “General Penitentiary” and “What is Life".

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