Aswad - Peel Session 1976

[@raoufbasit]

Aswad was and is the coolest and most wicked reggae band ever. Big up.

[@skabuoy]

They were just one of the coolest and most wicked reggae bands ever, and even then only up to the point of the release of "Rebel Souls". That, to me, is the point the 'soul' of their music definitively gave way to the 'success' of their music. Unlike, let's say, Misty In Roots, who can still blow me away when performing (last seen live in 2019, 35 years after Aswad either lost their edge, or sacrificed it).

[@alkalloydfusion]

another fantastic upload!!!! Peel sessions often sound even better than band's own records. the bass sound is a real treat!!! ;0)

[@baroncircleclassiccarsdean6083]

Rest in Power Drummie Zeb!

[@NaomiNay-ei4jv]

So much Respect for John Peel, thankyou Uploader, One Love ❤

[@willieluncheonette]

FOR ALL REGGAE LOVERS THIS IS A TERRIFIC PEEL SESSION BY A TOP BAND. Aswad formed around 1975 in the West London area. Steel Pulse formed that same year and had greater success in Jamaica and America but still, Aswad was without doubt a major band in Britain in the 1970's and 80's. They released many albums and were very popular in Japan where they achieved gold and platinum sales. In the late 80's they ventured into pop territory which lost some of their original roots fans. But their early roots LP's are wonderful and should be heard by everyone. Once again John Peel grabs a band just starting out. All four songs here are from Aswad's eponymous debut album in 1976. This is an important Peel showing the flowering of roots reggae in England. Aswad was joined by Steel Pulse, Cimarons, Misty In Roots, Matumbi, Black Slate, Capitol Letters, Black Roots and Linton Kwesi Johnson among others. For the first time absolutely first class reggae was being created outside Jamaica. 1. Pressure (0:07) 2. Ethiopian Rhapsody (4:46) 3. Back To Africa (8:04) 4. Natural Progression (13:16)

[@carlhilliard677]

willieluncheonette absolutely,these guys were top drawer

[@margaretrose6423]

Dennis brown nebour

[@kellytyner2611]

willieluncheonette, hi, how ya doin' ? Question for you, is that Don Carlos holding the jacket in the second row? I was lucky to see Roots Radics with Don Carlos in San Luis Obispo, California. It was mid-late '80's. Ok, let me know if you know who that is? Thanks, cheers.

[@skabuoy]

@@kellytyner2611 Given the grey(-ish) beard, and the fact that Don Carlos is not THAT much older than the guys from Aswad, it can't be him.

[@willieluncheonette5843]

@@kellytyner2611 sorry Kelly. Got to plead ignorance on that. But. IMO the Roots Radics are a tremendous band!! Their 3 albums with Gregory Isaacs are all great. Lonely Lover, More Gregory and Night Nurse,. I don"t see how you can top the backing here. I never saw them live and envy you.

[@stevenknight1775]

Saw aswad years ago brilliant

[@hazelwest7414]

Saw them for the 1st time in 1984...& just recently in January 2023....my all time favourite reggae band..

[@dawnempress5014]

Wicked times best Era when aswad put Reggae on the map forever grateful 🙏 my first love Aswad 💥❤👑🕺🏾🔥💃

[@andrewbradley1700]

Everything Aswad did before about 1987 is pretty much essential listening to any reggae fan

[@rassephardi6767]

hanging inna me yard with my dogs and sweet sounds.this track soothes the soul

[@britishreaction54]

Listen to that BASS.

[@moereoclaire4486]

Ça me fait rappeler mon enfance ! Respect ! 💝💝💝😘😘

[@corkovits]

the best at home peel music 2023. uit mijn tijd music.!

[@-jamhuon-2488]

Aswad , Steel Pulse, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Dennis Bowell, Delroy Washington and more and more again, Reggae Music from Uk with Jamaican origins ... 🔥

[@heideggerdowson]

dem were the days

[@philipcurnow7990]

Fantastic

[@grahamch67]

Brilliant

[@santiagobenites]

It is.

[@JuniorRodigan]

The greatest reggae band in history

[@skabuoy]

The greatest will always be the Wailers. Without the Wailers (probably) no worldwide Reggae scene as we know it today, because Chris and Bob proved Reggae could be profitable in a 'white' market environment. As to 'greatest' Reggae bands : the Twinkle Brothers Misty In Roots Black Uhuru Steel Pulse Creation Rebel Roots Radics Just to name a few, off the top of my head.

[@moereoclaire4486]

Super ! De la bonne vib's ! Big up ! 😘😘😘😘💝✌✌

[@adilipsinarrocha5534]

Excelente nada mas que decir. JAH BLESS

[@AndreLuiz-oe8zb]

Sou amante do reggae, gostei nunca tinha ouvido este som ,vou pesquisarAswad

[@ariesvibration]

Those beautiful Italian made beaver hats from around 1979 era came from the BIG APPLE hat store in Brixton designed by the shops owners Chris and his Amercian born wife but manufactured by Borsalino in Italy

[@juanmarquez1679]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh my goodness

[@Alexandrevieux-j8s]

Le reggae anglais à son meilleur! Indemodable aswad

[@piotrh.3567]

Fajnie wyglądają na tym zdjęciu

[@piotrh.3567]

Dodałem to do mojej playlisty "Reggae"

[@ayresjuniorteixeira2190]

Nave..sabedoria.amor.

[@BMitch47]

Heavvvyyyyyyyyyy chunes on here

[@carlwilson1772]

Who are the girls singing backing vocals on Natural Progression?

[@gazlee3208]

Shame the 80's ripped the heart out of them like they did many other bands from that era.

[@jhomer38]

dude ya so sad

[@robinsonfriday]

Must be George Oban playing that Bass?

[@mohamedfadeldiagne9816]

Yes this Ras Oban on bass up to 1979

[@jar303]

It's making my pots and pans on the rack rattle like f*ck !

[@mohamedfadeldiagne9816]

Yeah Ras Oban on bass RIP Oban

[@andreasgeorgiou7780]

yyyyeeeeeaaaaaaaaaammmmmaaaaaaaaaaannnn

[@leroyhamilton3999]

Now put your hands if you was meanwiel gods at nottinghill carnival drumming played seriously even when they take away his sticks and still played and sing, then the album came out within 12 days Nuffield said and let me say this rip my friend

[@alexcoelho]

Topppp

[@vespazz6065]

Maaaaaaaddddddddd

[@nuncacomimcdnds1826]

Muito F*

[@jahsuncamara-kb2ec]

Am not ashaim ama shaman Ham sham jahfat Last super xing food glorious food 🛏️ Hot custard Ann mustard gas itx almost 1956 if eye 👁️👁️👀 could turn back The 🦁🌽 ✋✋ hands of Time tunnel vixion long-range sight aticka aticka aticka aticka time in

[@britishreaction54]

Jah. Rastafari. Apparently.

[@FFM0594]

They would have been so much better with a decent bass player. He did improve greatly though, as can be heard on 'Shine' amongst other tracks. Great band!

[@hazelwest7414]

Omg!! George Oban ( RIP) was an amazing bass player...playing on these tracks....Tony Gad also an amazing bassist played bass on shine...

[@FFM0594]

@@hazelwest7414 Aha, I didn't know it was a different guy, but I should have guessed because the difference is so great.

[@enlightenme7105]

Shame they weren't Jamaican..

[@Curvesohyeah]

Why?

[@enlightenme7105]

@@Curvesohyeah carved out a whole career on Jamaican music.. Dress sense and all that goes with being JA.. Drummie was Grenadian. Brinsley Guyanese. Do you know how Drummie passed??

[@Curvesohyeah]

@@enlightenme7105 That's where their parents come from....they were all born in London england. You obviously think only Jamaicans should make reggae music, however Bob marley, Dennis Brown and a whole host of other Jamaican stars that worked & spent time with them didn't care about where they came from...they only cared about the great music they produced. Drummie's family haven't declared how he passed.

[@enlightenme7105]

@@Curvesohyeah "You think only Jamaicans can make reggae music" That statement alone tells me how easily it would be to steal your "tings". In fact you would just hand your "jewels" over and leave yourself poor!!

[@Curvesohyeah]

@@enlightenme7105 A quote needs to be verbatim. The fact that you are unable to read & comprehend a few simple words is sad. You seem to be already poor, poor in brain power. Please note this is not an arguement & I will not be answering if you should so choose to reply to this comment.

[@moereoclaire4486]

Super ! De la bonne vib's ! Big up ! 😘😘😘😘💝✌✌