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BlackByrd is a South Africa pop trio from Cape Town. Formed in 2012, the group currently consists of Tarryn Lamb, Axene Chaberski and Tamsyn Maker. BlackByrd’s sound is firmly rooted in pop-country with ballads about love and heartbreak. The band formed after Tarryn Lamb posted an advert on Gumtree in 2012, looking for other musicians to start an all-girl group. Within a couple of months, they were signed by EMI and released their debut album, Strong. Blackbyrd disbanded after member Tamsyn passed in 2022
On 14 May 2024, Tarryn posted on instagram that Blackbyrd will have 2 new member with Tarryn as the third. On 16 May it was revealed that the first member to be introduced will be Tasha and on 20 May, Tasche Burger was revealed to be the final member. On 30 May, Blackbyrd released their first single with the new lineup, called Didn't I.
BlackByrd have released two studio albums and have performed as opening acts for international artist, such as Mike + The Mechanics, Patrizio Buanne and Jamiroquai. They have won two South African Music Awards for their albums, including Best Duo or Group Award.
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Black Byrd is a 1973 album by Donald Byrd and the first of his Blue Note albums to be produced by Larry Mizell, assisted by his brother, former Motown producer Fonce. In the jazz funk idiom, it is among Blue Note Records' best selling album releases. The title of the album inspired the name of Byrd's apprentice group, The Blackbyrds.
Track listing
Personnel
Donald Byrd - trumpet, flugelhorn, electric trumpet, vocals
Allan Curtis Barnes - flute, oboe, saxophone
Roger Glenn - saxophone, flute
Fonce Mizell - trumpet, vocals
Larry Mizell - vocals
Kevin Toney - piano
Freddie Perren - piano, synthesizer, vocals
Dean Parks, David T. Walker, Barney Perry - guitar
Joe Sample - piano, electric piano
Chuck Rainey, Wilton Felder, Joe Hill - bass
Harvey Mason, Sr, Keith Killgo - drums
Bobbye Hall Porter, Perk Jacobs, Stephanie Spruill - percussion
King Errisson - congas and bongos
References
External links
Allmusic review
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