Black Uhuru-Solidarity
Seem like a century ago. Oh. It was. What we still need, although it feels more elusive than ever.
"Solidarity", was the last song before the encore in a historic concert held at, The Ritz in NYC, in 1986 (Black Uhuru Alive). Remastering this, I realized how tired I am of the of the slights to Junior Reid, who represented Black Uhuru wholeheartedly and stayed tuned in to his audience every step of the way. He's a great performer.
Must especially big up the gorgeous lighting design here by Stafford Ashani and Edgar Gordon... celebrating solidarity under candy-colored lights. In those days of tight budgets, Stafford used to say video was all about the lighting, and he was proven right.
Hit me hard to hear about the passing of legendary bass player, Christopher Meredith, just as I was finishing up the remastering of this video. He was shining in this youthful performance. May you rest in peace and love, Chris, along with beloved Puma Jones and Stafford.
This one is for you.
Give thanks to the Step Lively crew (see other clips for credits) and the wonderful audience at the Ritz that memorable night. Special kudos to cameraman Jefferson Miller for slipping so smoothly offstage and back.
And to Steven Van Zandt for his great song and inspiration.
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This Is One Of My Fav Recordings Black Uhuru With Junior Reid And Lineup: Christopher Merdit BASS/ Carlton (Santa) Davis DRUMS/Lead Guitar - Chinna Smith/ Christopher Bert (Skyjuice) Percussion THE BEST REGGAE MUSICANS
BIG LINE-UP band: SANTA DAVIS on the drums, CHRIS MEREDITH on bass, CHINNA SMITH on gits, WOW!!! I wish I were there. FYAH!!! 🇯🇲🖤🇧🇴🥁🔥🔥🔥🆙🙏🏿
I man was at this concert. Saw Black Uhuru with both Michael Rose and Junior Reid and the BU vibe did not miss a beat.
Thanks for posting. Love. Black Uluru was a youth myself then...♥️💛💚♥️
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
Me too :)
I love it so much 🎉❤
such nice texts you write into that info box very informative and at the same time whole-hearted thank you for your great effort putting this into the digital world 🙏
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
Watching all the way from Vanuatu 😀😁👍🔥🔥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺
Young Junior Reid lookin dapper singing good, reggae ambassador one blood!
i glimpsed Dennis Brown Backstage.... Amazing
Junior Reid sounds so good. I thought only Michael Rose could sing this song well👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@ReggaeStrongTV
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a lot of people love Michael so much, they didn't give Junior a chance.
@rubenromero6031
6 ай бұрын
Me too, sounds similar 😅😅😅
Black Uhuru was never as good without Miss Puma Jones... Also _Brutal_ and it's _dubs_ are Black Uhuru's _magnum opus..._ yes that's one man's opinion in an ocean of them.
@ReggaeStrongTV
4 ай бұрын
Puma was irreplaceable.
Great sound, wonderful energy!
A Little Steven Van Zandt song. Bruce Springsteen 's gitarist in the E Street Band.
bass Chris Meredith?
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed...
💚💛❤WHEN YOU SHARE LOVE THEN THE LOVE DOUBLES💚💛❤ This is the secret for a peaceful world, share your love too✨✨✨ Big up ✨👍✨🎵Stephan Lively Video 🎵 blessed greetings ✌
Sound like the record. Cleeeeaannn 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
So much talent, joyful sound. ♥️💚💛
Lovely!!!
Junior Reid...jah bless ❤
Nice cover
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EXCELLENT PLAY
Thank you for posting this. Do you have any videos of Mutabaruka playing with the High Times Players at this theater in those same days?
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
Shot a concert with Muta and the High Times Players in 1984 at the Lone Star Cafe, and then in 1990 at Kilimanjaro, NYC. Nothing with him at the Ritz.
@susanr6835
2 жыл бұрын
@@ReggaeStrongTV Thank you! Can you post that? and let me know?
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
@@susanr6835 there are a couple of excerpts from those concerts here on the channel already.
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Who is the one playing organ? Use to play with Bunny Wailer?
@ReggaeStrongTV
Жыл бұрын
That is Asher Brissett. I think he did work with Bunny also.
@viktoriaarehult9355
Жыл бұрын
Love intro on "Solidarity".
@ReggaeStrongTV
Жыл бұрын
@@viktoriaarehult9355 thank you. it was fun making it.
@viktoriaarehult9355
Жыл бұрын
Asher lovely musician. Seasoning the music. Love it!
Was that familyman and Al Anderson back stage 2 members of wailers
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
No. Dennis Brown was there though.
@josephnuttn3600
Жыл бұрын
Yes. They toured together: black Uhuru, original wailers band, Dennis Brown and in eu pato Banton.
Posta este show completo po favor só música top pra mim melhor formação
@ReggaeStrongTV
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, can't do it that way right now. You will have to watch one song at a time.
@fabriciotonelli5396
Жыл бұрын
@@ReggaeStrongTV Diana, what about your statement here on video description: " I realized how tired I am of the of the slights to Junior Reid, " Who were slighting Junior Reid? the reviews? or the public? or maybe other Uhuru members (duckie, for instance). In a recent podcat with Muscle, I saw Duckie citing Junior Reid as a "singjay" and that he couldnt handle Uhuru`s lead vocals...
@ReggaeStrongTV
Жыл бұрын
@@fabriciotonelli5396 I was referring to die-hard Michael/Mykal Rose fans.
@fabriciotonelli5396
Жыл бұрын
@@ReggaeStrongTV Oh I See. Some people are really radical. I am a die-hard fan of J Reid, M. Rose and D. Carlos, and I consider both them extremelly talented artists. Inside black uhuru, Michael Rose was really the best, but the 2 others gave a tremendous contribution to the group. But concerning solo carrer, Don carlos and junior reid went way better than Michael Rose. Just my opinion.
@ReggaeStrongTV
Жыл бұрын
@@fabriciotonelli5396 my opinion is that Puma Jones never gets her due. It was Puma's presence in that group--with both Michael and Junior--that made Black Uhuru distinctive. Every time I hear people comparing lead singers I have to shake my head. Puma was the singular performer; her presence, her dancing, her tone, the sound and vibe she gave that group was the key element that I believe people miss, even though they focus on lead singers. And Duckie will always deserve the credit for bringing a woman's presence upfront in a reggae trio.
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