Brinsley Forde (the A-Side)

Brinsley Forde talks about the inspiration behind Aswad's 1981 album 'New Chapter'.Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.Recorded in front of a live audience at the BBC's iconic Maida Vale Studios, each edition includes two episodes - the A-side and B-side.Both editions feature exclusive live performances.In this one (The A side), John Wilson asks Brinsley about the album in question.More than 30 years since its release, Brinsley Forde talks about Aswad's third studio album. Formed in Ladbroke Grove in West London, Aswad are the band that put UK reggae on the map. They were reknowned for their fusion of styles including dancehall, funk, hip-hop and dub and for bringing strong R&B influences to the reggae scene. New Chapter, their first album for CBS, was both a watershed for the group and a benchmark for British reggae and it features tracks like 'Natural Progression', 'Ina Your Rights', 'Candles' and 'African Children'. Released in 1981, it went on to influence the likes of Maxi Priest, Soul II Soul and Massive Attack.In the B-side of the programme, it's the turn of the audience to ask the questions. Producer: Emma KingsleyFirst broadcast on Radio 4 in November 2012.