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Genre: Reggae

Style: Roots Reggae, Dub

Decades Active: 00's, 10's, 20's, 70's, 80's, 90's

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Black Uhuru: Artist Discography & Biography

✅ Black Uhuru Discography and Biography

Popular songs include

  • I Love King Selassie
  • Solidarity
  • Youth of Eglington
  • Sponji Reggae
  • Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
  • Sinsemilla
  • Rent Man
  • Who’s in the Tomb?
  • General Penitentiary
  • Leaving to Zion

Formed in 1972

Formed in Kingston, Jamaica

Members:

  • Derrick “Duckie” Simpson
  • Kaye Starh
  • Andrew Bees

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Frequently Asked Questions: Booking Black Uhuru

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How do I book Black Uhuru for my event?

To begin the booking process, submit an inquiry through the De La Font Agency Information Request Form. Include your event type, date, location, expected audience size, and expected budget. A consultant will follow up to confirm availability and discuss next steps.

Recommended lead time: 90 days to 18 months before your event. Suggested minimum lead time: 30 days. This is to allow time for contract negotiations, travel, and production arrangements.

For what types of events can Black Uhuru be booked?
  • Public concerts and headlining shows
  • Music festivals and fairs
  • Corporate events and galas
  • Exclusive luxury events
  • Private parties, weddings, and Quinceañeras
  • Fundraisers and charity events
  • University and graduation events
  • Non-performance personal appearances and meet-and-greets
  • Virtual performances (live-streamed or recorded)
How is the Black Uhuru booking fee determined?

Black Uhuru’s fee (also called a guarantee) is set by his management team based on several factors:

1. Popularity and Current Demand

  • Ticket sales history in the target market
  • Streaming metrics: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, radio
  • Social media reach and fan base engagement

2. Market Strength

  • City or region where the event takes place
  • Venue capacity and potential ticket revenue
  • Competing events in the same market on the same date

3. Touring and Production Expenses

  • Band and crew payroll, per diems, union rates
  • Lighting, sound, transportation, and hotel costs
  • Travel distance — remote or logistically complex locations increase fees.

4. Event Type

  • Public/hard-ticket show: Fee based on expected gross ticket revenue minus expenses
  • Festival or fair: Often a higher flat fee, as the event bears ticket risk
  • Corporate or private event: Typically, higher fees due to exclusivity and reduced promotional value for the artist

5. Negotiation and Routing

  • If a date fits into an existing tour route, management may accept a lower fee.
  • A standalone or out-of-route booking typically commands a premium.
  • Offer sheets include a guarantee, potential backend bonuses (public shows only), and expense coverage.
  • Management compares fees with similar-caliber artists to stay market-competitive.

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How to Start the Booking Process

  1. Simply go to the Information Request Form
  2. Provide your event type, date(s), location, expected audience size, and expected budget range.
  3. A consultant will respond with availability and pricing details.

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GRAMMY award-winning Black Uhuru is a Jamaican reggae group formed in 1972, initially as Uhuru.

The group has undergone several line-up changes over the years, with Derrick “Duckie” Simpson as the mainstay. They had their most successful period in the 1980s, with their album Anthem winning the first ever Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.

In 2012 Black Uhuru was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Music by the City of Las Vegas and was handed the KEY TO THE CITY. Alongside that award, August 31st was officially named Black Uhuru Day in Las Vegas.

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Legendary Black Uhuru, the most successful second-generation reggae group, remains one of the most dynamic and progressive reggae acts today. Black Uhuru’s name comes from the East African language of Swahili, meaning “Freedom.” Black Uhuru was honored as the first-ever recipient of the Grammy Award for Reggae Music for their 1984 album “Anthem,” beating out Bob Marley and The Wailers, Steel Pulse, and Yellowman. Black Uhuru has headlined many music festivals worldwide as well as shared dates with groups such as The Rolling Stones, The Clash, The Talking Heads, and The Police. They were voted the number one reggae band in the Rolling Stone’s critics’ poll. Black Uhuru’s album “Red” was also voted 24th in Rolling Stones‘ Top 100 albums of the Decade for 1980-1990 and was featured by many critics in their year-end Top Ten Lists.

Black Uhuru garnered a Billboard No. 1 hit for World Music in the 90’s. Remaining steadfast in their beliefs, they recorded and shot the video for the uplifting song “Tip of the Iceberg” with Rap icon Ice-T on the smoldering streets of Los Angeles during the 1992 riots.

Black Uhuru, led by Duckie “Gong” Simpson, performed to thousands, both headlining and also sharing billing on an extensive 2001 European and South American reggae and pop festival tour.

Black Uhuru unleashes their long and rich musical history and dynasty upon the world with an exciting live show. Everybody say Rasta! Rasta!

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Upcoming Tour Dates for Black Uhuru on Ticketmaster

  • September 14, 2026 — Black Uhuru
    Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, California
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  • September 14, 2026 — Black Uhuru, Kat Hall
    Belly Up, Solana Beach, California
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  • September 12, 2026 — Moe's Alley Presents: Black Uhuru
    Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, California
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  • September 9, 2026 — BLACK UHURU plus Georgetown Orbits (21+ Event)
    Nectar Lounge, Seattle, Washington
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  • September 10, 2026 — BLACK UHURU with Coloso and Trinity Sound
    Star Theater, Portland, Oregon
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