1982: Aswad on reflecting their experience through music

"We want to educate the youths..."

Ladbroke Grove's homegrown reggae stars, Aswad, were struggling to find mainstream chart success but continued to sell records and build a loyal fan base. They talked about using their music to reflect their experience of being part of the black community in Britain.

Clip taken from Ebony, originally broadcast on BBC Two, 10 November 1982.

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