The Sunburst
The Sunburst
Top Songs
| 1 | Chris Buck stole my frequency | ||
| 2 | The Gazers | ||
| 3 | New Wave | ||
| 4 | The Standards Are Down | ||
| 5 | Just Like Winston |
Albums
Sep 2024 • 1 song
Sep 2024 • 1 song
Sep 2024 • 1 song
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Biography
Sunburst were a short-lived but admired Afro-rock band who formed in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in 1970. The group's members were all born in different countries, and their music blended several African musical traditions with Western funk and rock influences. Their positive, empowering lyrics encouraged fighting for freedom, Black pride, unity, and happiness. Sunburst were formed by Zairean guitarist Hembi Flory Kongo, along with drummer Johnny "Rocks" Fernandes, bassist Bashir Idi Farhan, and organ player/vocalist Kassim Magati. Zambian vocalist James Mpungo soon became the gro...