Aswad (Reunion) - African Children (Live!) - Island 50 - 26th May 2009

With Brinsley Forde back in the fold for one night only, here's Aswad performing African Children at the Island 50 celebration gig held at the Shepherd's Bush Empire on 26th May 2009. They're backed by Sly & Robbie and the Taxi Gang, a very special night.

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Music

Tags:

• aswad
• reunion
• african
• children
• brinsley
• forde
• island
• 50
• live
• reggae

[BIGBOUTYAH]

I've got mixed feelings about this one. I would have rather seen the full Aswad band reunion with Tatta, Bigga Morrison, Bammie and TanTan etc.. only Bubblers on keys was a ex member. No disrespect to Sly & Robbie but I don't believe they had to support Aswad on this occasion.

[rudiegonetojail]

I fully agree with you there - to be honest, it must have been down to time on the night. We saw Buttons at the side of the stage with a few others, and were thinking "why aren't they out here as well?"

[badmartianshrew]

I saw Aswad at Canival in early 80s for the Live and Direct album. One of the best gigs I've ever seen. They were messed around with by greedy management who turned them into a pop group. Same old music biz story. They could have had the same success without losing their integrity, and taken roots music into the stratosphere just like Bob did. Instead they went for the easy route of watering down their truth... and lost their relevancy in the process.

[BIGBOUTYAH]

If you really knew what went on in that camp it would shock a lot of people. I believe Aswad lost their edge when Brinsley left, lots of politricks involved!!

[spark1723cdn]

LONG LIVE ASWAD!

[POJOINGRAI]

Yes! Brinsley, i remember that day in Chesterfield in d late 80s Bk Stage n the vibe was thick u could cut with a knife, was Sad, ASWAD will never sound the same again with out it's original front man, Shhhiiiiinnne! Heaaaad Brinsley, Lol!,.........................­...... It's so nice to here the original sound that made Aswad, No disrespect, it sounds fake now, F----g Joke!, Cartoon. Rasta! Never! Get! Swell! Head'ed!, is a brotherly love. BRINSLEY! BRINSLEY! we wont BRINSLEY! the real deal.

[marleyite]

@heru1966

Fully agreed with your assessment of Aswad.....They don't have that aura anymore, and are not the same without Brinsley Forde

[bruce145]

I remember being 13 years old and my big bro took me to the carnival and we see Aswad, still playing "Live and Direct" to this day !!!!!!

[qnafartari]

i just love 'em, though break-ups do happen like the beetles - but these guys are definitely better as a group - just wish i had gotten into them way before the last few so i could have seen 'em live and direct at least once...did they ever perform in USA?

[BELLJ5]

@keefyg100

how did u noe he shaved his locks off it was ment 2 b secret lol ? x

[keefyg100]

IN MEMORIAM; Brinsley's locks 1976-2010

[jethangar]

Yeah...in concert they are always Live & Direct!

[bangersrcool]

Such a shame that fame via D T Around made them some well earned dosh but it was really the end. Instead of their own songs they started singing crap. Still I'll never ever forget their simply stunning '80's concerts - awsome - thanks for the memories guys. (Don't forget their awsome horn section too).

[MillieTiasMummy]

Aswad have always been awsome. Love them and always will