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Mtume (pronounced em-tu-may) was an American funk and soul group that rose to prominence during the early 1980s and had several R&B hits during its career. Its founder, former percussionist James Mtume, previously played and toured with Miles Davis in the early 1970s.
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.
14 de jul. de 2016 · Music video by Mtume performing Juicy Fruit. (C) 1983 Sony BMG Music Entertainmenthttp://vevo.ly/VaN5GV.
11 de ene. de 2022 · MTUME. De Miles Davis al Electrosoul. Recordamos al recientemente fallecido James Mtume (1947-2022), rescatando el artículo aparecido en el número 29 de la edición impresa de Enlace Funk y que escribió Miguel Gómez Losada.
Learn about James Mtume, a multi-talented artist who blended jazz, funk, and R&B into his own "Sophistafunk" style. From playing with Miles Davis to creating hits like "Juicy Fruit" and "What Ya Gonna Do With My Lovin'", he also used his music to express his sociopolitical views and African culture.
10 de ene. de 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 ...
With 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.
