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Their unique blend of roots reggae with elements of R\u0026amp;B, soul, and pop has garnered them a dedicated fan base worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by legendary artists such as Third World, The Abyssinians, Culture, Black Uhuru, Steel Pulse, Israel Vibration and many more from the reggae genre; *Aswad* continues to create timeless music that resonates with audiences across generations. Their discography boasts hits like \"Don't Turn Around,\" \"Shine,\" and \"Give a Little Love.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aswad","title":"Aswad  (Black History Month)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAswad has proven to be one of Britain's most influential and enduring reggae acts. Though later releases would find the group exploring more commercially oriented, r\u0026amp;b-flavoured reggae (and garnering crossover chart success as a result), their self-titled debut for mango is a satisfying set of straightforward roots music. For the most part, the album traffics in floating, downtempo grooves, as on the instrumental 'Red Up' and the surging 'Natural Progression'. In addition to their bright, guitar \/ keys interplay and air-tight rhythms, four of Aswad's five members sing, and the album is filled with strong solo and group vocal performances - the gospel-touched 'Can't Stand the Pressure', for example, and 'Back to Africa', Aswad's first single. The band also takes a cue from classic dub, as on the echoing soundscapes of 'Ethiopianrhapsody', in which harmonica and flamenco guitar wind through a heady rhythm vamp. 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