Black Uhuru: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Watch Black Uhuru play Here Comes Black Uhuru, As The World Turns, I See You and What Is Life at the Tiny Desk. More from NPR Music: Tiny Desk Concerts: Twitter: Instagram: Dec. 2, 2019, Abby O Neill Considering the state of global politics, there s never been a better time to get reacquainted with the righteousness of Black Uhuru. The iconic reggae band, whose name means Black Freedom in Swahili, is still going strong after more than 40 years, and they brought their muchneeded songs of solidarity to the Tiny Desk. Fittingly, the set begins with Here Comes Black Uhuru, a telling and literal reintroduction to the group s legacy for audiences that may be unfamiliar with their extensive catalogue. While mostknown for their late 70s and early 80s classics years defined by a game of musical chairs within the group as played by founding members and, or collaborators Michael Rose, Garth Dennis, Don
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