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Tawatha Agee (born November 14, 1954) is an American vocalist and songwriter. Her voice has been described in The New York Times as an "acrobatic, gospel-charged soprano." She was the lead singer of funk and soul band Mtume; her soulful lead vocals are featured on their 1983 R&B hit "Juicy Fruit".
James Forman (January 3, 1946 – January 9, 2022), known professionally as Mtume or James Mtume, was an American jazz and R&B musician, songwriter, record producer, activist, and radio personality. He came to prominence as a jazz musician, working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975.
Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume, the jazz and funk musician who fronted the group Mtume and produced a number of US chart hits for other artists, has died aged 75. His family confirmed the news to music website ...
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W ith decades of balance between his music and sociopolitical awareness, James Mtume proves a musician’s profile can reflect more than just their art. A master at pressing the boundaries—whether as a composer, producer, songwriter, or activist—he has carved an indelible impression since the 1970’s. An informed orator, he underscored it ...
Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume, a musician, songwriter and producer who played in Miles Davis’ electric band of the early and mid-1970s before founding the eponymous R&B group whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” became...
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Jan 10, 2022 · James Mtume, a jazz and R&B musician who played with Miles Davis and is best known for his hit 'Juicy Fruit,' has died at age 76.
Jan 11, 2022 · James Mtume, a musician and activist who formed the R&B group Mtume, has died. He was 76. His representative Angelo Ellerbee confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday that Mtume died Sunday, six days...
