Aswad (\"Black\" in Arabic) are a long lasting British reggae group, noted for adding strong R&B, soul and soca influences to the reggae sound. They have been performing since the early 1970s, having released a total of 21 albums. History As naturalised children of immigrants from the Caribbean, part of the aftermath of World War II, the \"kids\" were moved to London. They attended a local high school near Ladbroke Grove, and various junior schools as Tan Tan children of immigrants from the Caribbean around West London in 1975.