Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare join their former band Black Uhuru for a nine-song set—including “What Is Life,” “World Is Africa,” and “Solidarity”—in this sparkling reunion headlining the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland in the summer of 2001. Sly and Robbie (the Riddim Twins) are reggae royalty whose influence as producers crosses over into a number of other genres. Here, the authentic reggae rhythms hold sway as the twins set the pace for a Uhuru lineup fronted by vocalist Andrew Bees, with Darryl Thompson's wild guitar solos taking several of the songs in a decidedly rock direction, and surprisingly prominent keyboards by Tony Asher Brissett. Bees is the focal point with his aerobic dance moves and relentless shouts of “Yeah-oh!” Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1, with the sole DVD extra being an alternate camera angle on three tracks, this is a no-frills concert—no cutaways, no distractions, no interruptions—featuring a crack, smart reggae outfit captured at the top of its game. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (M. Moore)
Black Uhuru with Sly & Robbie: Dubbin' It Live
(2001) 75 min. DVD: $19.95. Music Video Distributors (avail. from most distributors). Color cover. Volume 21, Issue 5
Black Uhuru with Sly & Robbie: Dubbin' It Live
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