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There was a Hippie band in the 70ies called Exuma. Popular in Germany and the US. I don't know enough about them to write an article....
Not a Hippie band. He was born McFarlane Anthony McKay in the Bahamas. Came to NY in the 60's to study architecture. As a musician, he was known as Exuma, the Obeah man. (Obeah is a traditional West Indian Religious/Spiritual belief system based on West African religions. It is Akin to Voodoo). Exuma's music was and remains very difficult to categorize. Part Calypso, part rock, part folk, part Soul, it carried an infectious rhythm and socially conscious lyrics. Although influenced by the above genres, his music was unmistakably unique. His sound was earthy, other worldly, and totally fearless.
The record labels never knew how to market him; hence his record sales were largely the result of word of mouth. His albums are very difficult to find, but here is a partial discography...
1. Exuma (LP Mercury 1970, CD TRC 1993) 2. Exuma II (LP Mercury 1970, CD TRC 1993) 3. Do Wah Nanny (LP Kama Sutra1971, CD Castle 1993) 4. Snake (LP Kama Sutra 1972, CD Castle 1993) 5. Reincarnation (LP Kama Sutra 1972, CD Castle 1993) 6. Life (LP Buddah 1973, CD Castle 1993) 7. Penny Sausage (Inagua 1980)
If you have not had the pleasure of experiencing his music, do so today. Exuma passed on in 1997. Senseiea 09:18, 20 June 2006 (UTC)
I created an article for Exuma the musician see Exuma (musician) Pretzolio@yahoo.com 09:00, 11 January 2007 (UTC)
