Group
Aswad
British reggae group
- From
- London, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1975–present
- Rating
- ★ 3
- Releases
- 60
- reggae
About
Aswad are a British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B and soul influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the mid-1970s, and have released 21 albums. Their UK hit singles include the number one "Don't Turn Around" (1988) and "Shine" (1994). "Aswad" is Arabic for "black". They are three-time Grammy Award nominees.
Members
Discography
Albums
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Hulet Apple Music
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New Chapter Apple Music
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Not Satisfied Apple Music
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Aswad Apple Music
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A New Chapter of Dub Apple Music
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Jah Shaka meets Aswad in Addis Ababa Studio
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Rebel Souls Apple Music
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To the Top
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Renaissance
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Distant Thunder Apple Music
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Too Wicked Apple Music
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Firesticks Apple Music
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Rise and Shine Apple Music
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The Next Frontier (Dub)
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Dub: The Next Frontier Apple Music
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Rise and Shine Again! Apple Music
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Big Up Apple Music
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Roots Revival Apple Music
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Cool Summer Reggae Apple Music
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Aswad Vs the Rhythm Riders Apple Music
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City Lock
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Rise and Shine Again and Again (Deluxe Edition) Apple Music
Singles
Compilations
Links
Listen
Official
Concerts
Also known as
Asward
Tags
- british
- classic pop and rock
- english
- london
- uk
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 617f2574-c2bd-4e39-9627-34fc9742a024
- ISNI
- 0000000119396509
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.