Black Uhuru: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Black Uhuru play "Here Comes Black Uhuru", "As The World Turns", "I See You" and "What Is Life" at the Tiny Desk.
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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 much-needed songs of solidarity to the Tiny Desk. Fittingly, the set begins with "Here Comes Black Uhuru," a telling and literal re-introduction to the group's legacy for audiences that may be unfamiliar with their extensive catalogue.
While most-known 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 Carlos, Sandra "Puma" Jones, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare and even Junior Reid - this incarnation of Black Uhuru, with frontman and co-lead Andrew Bees, has been touring and recording since about 1997 or so, longer than any of the configurations that precede it. As The World Turns, an album that was mired in issues around its master recordings, was finally released in 2018 - six years after it was recorded - and earned a Grammy nomination for best reggae album. Its title track is the second song of this set, followed up by "I See You," a love song led by Derrick "Duckie" Simpson, a co-founder and the only steady member of the group since its beginnings in the early '70s.
The most well-known song of the performance - "What Is Life?" - explores the hopelessness endemic to those who are economically and socially disadvantaged, and explores the complexities of the human experience - what life could be, versus what it is. Despite being written and recorded in 1984, you can probably recognize the endurance of its themes.
SET LIST
"Here Comes Black Uhuru"
"As The World Turns"
"I See You"
"What Is Life"
MUSICIANS
Derrick "Duckie" Simpson: vocals; Andrew Bees: vocals; Elsa Marie Green: vocals; Daniel "Axemon" Thomson: bass, keys; Horace "King Hopeton" Campbell: keys; Frank Stepanek: guitar; Rolando "Phanso" Wilson: drums
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Jack Corbett, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR - Hudba
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man why didnt this get the same amount of love as other TD concerts??? Black Uhuru is awesome. was pleased to see they got their own desk
Because the original Black Uhuru consists of Sly & Robbie, and Michael Rose. No disrespect to the band playing here, doing a great job.
So true…this isn’t the Black Uhuru we know and love. No Mylak Rose. I they only sang one of the hits
This mfs don’t listen to or know real music and reggae Im happy I grew up listening to it by my dad
@@Cookingwithstangersso true what happened to da originals I know da girl died
@@itsvladzino3246 Mykal Rose replaced Don Carlos, who was one of Black Uhuru's original founders. 🙂
One of my favorite Reggae groups! RIP Sista Puma❤️
Can you please enlighten me to some reggae at black uhuru’s caliber I can’t find any
@@lexluther6630 I love steel pulse
My favorite reggae band
Yes I miss my Queen PUMA RIP lady
Sandra Puma Jones was the best
THIS ☝️ MAJOR TINY DESK THANK YOU
BLACK UHURU ❤️🖤💛 🇯🇲 🇯🇲🇯🇲
Saw Black Uhuru many times in the early 80's... Glastonbury Festival, Wembley Stadium with the Rolling Stones.... This ain't the same band..but they're keeping the unique spirit of Black Uhuru alive... Respect !!
IT cannot be the same without Robbie and Sly but its still strong. Wishing them ALL the best.
I think Ducky Simpson was always there and Andrew Beez was there before.
Jah bless! My childhood! Didn’t expect to see Black Uhuru on Tiny Desk ✨🇯🇲
I just realized, Tiny Desk is like listening to a better version of your vinyl.
Sooo sweet.
One of my fav groups...I love how NPR gives these artist this type of platform to display their art!
Missing Mykal Rose,Puma Jones and Duckie Simpson, (still member thou) with Sly and Robbie,those were the days,big up di new guys same way,blessed!
Maybe Sly n Robbie will perform on Tiny Desk with Grace Jones.......
@@taadow Would be sweet Iayah.. More love and nuff respec!
We saw that line up at the DNA in San Francisco with Judy Mowatt on vocals, transformative show indeed...
@@gsmarin1 Sweet! Bless up
Don't forget Don Carlos.
Whapen star! There is definitely a party in session at Tiny Desk! One of the necessary bands of any era!
Black Uhuru still holding their own, but Michael rose is missed, rip puma
Missing Michael and Puma
They performed "what is life" better than I remembered via cassette and cd ! Aging myself. I am almost 40 yrs old and remember listening to a reggae radio channel late on Sundays night. They are true artist!
Not the same singer....
Well this is a greatly unexpected treat. Like walking into a house smelling your favorite food
Innerpapaya22 Yes indeed!🔥🔥🔥✊🏾✊🏾
Your comment is at the top and when I read it, I went "Oooh, they did 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'!!" But nope, they didn't. :(
Still dope, although as great as the NPR audio engineers are, I feel they could have mixed the drums a little louder on this performance.
@@luifranco1457 Lol was just about to say "Guess who's coming to dinner"
According to my parents 1st concert they ever took me to was to see this band,my mum still has the ticket👏👏👏👏
I respect people having different taste in music but how on earth can 48 people be disliking this beautiful act
Probobly because its Duckie Simpson n friends!! Not Black Uhuru
@@oluttaperkele1128, Andrew Bees and Frank Stepanek, the guitarist, have been with Duckie for many years. They are Black Uhuru.
Love them. I miss "summer's really gone" great jam in the 90's They still got it!
Ducky Simpson OG... Return of Black Uhuru...Thank U
Thank you NPR more reggae acts please 🙏🏿 🇯🇲🇯🇲
Amazing. Love the guitarist- so high he forgot his pick on the neck . "never seen before" BIG Up
That guitarist has been with Black Uhuru for more than 30 years. He is one of the best!
I do that all the time, it could be that he was high, or he´s using the pick to mute the open strings, which is likely as he uses that muted sound for the lines he plays.
Respect for Derrick "Duckie" Simpson and the other members of such an important reggae band, though the spirit and escense are nearly gone...
Love how y’all demonstrate all genres of music on the Tiny Desk it’s amazing💯.
Bob Boilen and the staff, you guys are amazing for getting one of my favorite groups of all time on!
Best kind of Jahmming. More jamaican music from npr please.
I have been waiting for this since the series started.
Sunshine at the tiny desk!!! Jah bless!!🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥
the best !!! tks NPR hugs from brazil!!!
Glad I found out about this group and that it is Reggae Month! That guitarist is wicked! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Black Uhru for your continued posture of righteous excellence.
Saw them at Sony Hall in Manhattan a few months ago. Fabulous and fun show -- and they played a whole of music! :)
1 great group im my book do your thing my brother's great live show band wow
Love me some Puma and this great band and the singers
Sound amazing! Hope they are touring soon to my area. LOVE Black Uhuru.
Big Up From South Africa !!!
Much love Black Uhuru Jah Jah Blessing
Much love to all the people at tnpr for doing these concerts possible
This band has produced some truly great singers. Michael Rose and Junior Reid are among my favorites.
Don Carlos is no slouch
Black Uhuru didn't 'produced' Junior Reid. Reid was (already) an established solo artist when he joined the group to replace Rose. He was the perfect choice! But unfortunately, things didn't work out.
@@mykalbelle8397 Mikal Rose was etablished too before Black Uhuru...
@@mykalbelle8397who was in the true original BH??
Lava Splash!
Let’s get The Congos in the building. True reggae LIVING Legends
YES Cedric Myton & The Congos, Inna De Yard
Vibes are right! Thank you Tiny Desk for Roots, Rock, Reggae✊🏾🔥
Best tiny desk presentation so far
Blessed love from Ecuador
Aah maan still deep in their roots!!!
😎👍🏽🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶
bring more reggae !! JAH!! BLESS UP NPR
I saw these brothas and sistas at the Zoo up north and they rocked the house!
Sweet Sweet Reggae Music!!!
Looked up Black Uhuru expecting to come across a few albums. This is great.
Positive Vibes from Brazil!
NPR this is exactly what we need on this Friday! Bless up!
Such a pleasant surprise to see NPR having one of my favorite reggae bands. I’m definitely appreciating the inclusion 🇯🇲❤
Great session, NPR. Good old Reggae
Saw them live once! Would see them again and again
INCREDIBLE 😎🎸🎵🎶🎵🎶TiNY DESK❤💛💚🏆
Thank You so much. The Players and the Staff.
Tiny desk alway has great group s the sound great wow
me and my brother watched this i thought the guitaruist is rockin with good engey but my brother said he was proberly a session gutairist who ever he is the solos are really well done sod my brother
Frank Stepanek has been playing with black uhuru since 1986..
Duckie Simpson still doing after so long! RIP puma Jones.
TD u guys never disappoints. I remember growing up in Jamaica back in the 80s 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' was a smash hit. I wish they included it as part of this performance
And S London mate
Impossible without Michael and Puma
I and I still following the black uhulu even though some old soldiers are longer with the band still I enjoy there music Mr mykal rose pliz to reason with Mr duckie Simpson u no u are killing me side of a Jah given planet I like u mykal so pliz bear with me down here southern side of Africa particularly lusaka Zambia I and I roots rock rodgers rastafari ever living ever faithful
This needs more views!! awesome music thanks npr music❤️
how could you dislike this?
What a great way to start the weekend! Black Uhuru and NPR - Thank You! :)
Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Andrew Beez, & Derrick Duckie Simpson Carrying the Torch , Live UP Black Uhuru ,
Raising vibes to the Highest🖤♥️💚🔥 thank you, thank you!!! Blessings 🙏❣️
Thank you for sneaking Black Uhuru behind your desk ✌️
é bom caminhar junto com monstros do reggae nessa terra!!!!!
It's good to walk among reggae giants on planet earth!!
Es muy bueno caminar entre gigantes del reggae en el planeta tierra!
loving the spongy reggae in the morning, cheers!
The original Black Uhuru was the best.
Amen!
Yes
Yeeeeees! I've never clicked on a video in my feed so fast
The masters ❤ reggae legends
The Electric Guitar guy🔥🔥🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
NPR is EVERYTHING 🥰💪🏾👏🏾
GREAT GREAT BLACK UHURU SIN SEMILLIA JAH PEOPLE DESDE ARGENTINA !!!
This is making me smile so wide!! Fantastic seeing this group again - they're the real deal!!!
Great show!!!!!!
AWESOME reggae sound mix style!! Josh legend
Authentic and true! .........Yess MONN Incredible historical right here yunno' Bwoyy!
Nobody but Mykal Rose for me!
Michael and Puma was the true Black Uhuru
Outstanding. The power of jah
Awesome! Took daughter to see them in Pensacola, 2018. Thank you NPR for putting these together.
Very Irie jam session love it!!
Wow!
So COOL!!!from Russia with love
My father showed me this group and I loved it ✅
took ages to find something i like ...thanks BU
Amazing! I love the old lineups but this one's great, actually Andrew Bees has been on vocals since the late 90s, so this is indeed legit Black Uhuru!!
INCREDIBLE SET - LEGENDARY
Blessings 🙏🎤🔥🎶🔥💯😎
Legendary...
From 🇰🇪💯❤️
To me music is a beautiful gift for which we should give thanks much appreciated Ever Up!😁🎶🎶☝️ enjoy the little things!!🎶
Love the tune I see you
Big up and bless up for this 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Contagiante, sensacional, delirante exuberante como o reggae!
Yes....Thank you Merci Beaucoup....Roots...
I love this channel so much lol i just learned about these guys
Frank Stepanek! Syracuse in the house!!
THESE DUDES ARE HARD....!!!
I DONT EVEN LIKE REGGAE...BUT THEY SO MANY ELEMENTS AND MUSIC STYLES..
And I know what they are saying...!!
nice man im 43 i would never use a word like hard but i understand what your comment means ,, have a good day
¡Qué joyita! ♥
very nice as they are not trying to be like previous black uhuru love this outfit to the max up up
I love the Jackson Randy Rhoads being used in a non metal context. Too cool
*Waves my Lighter*