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We are eternally grateful to all SoulTrackers and everyone who continues to support the Tribe. FUNKtional Family is truly the most fun we've ever had making a record and it's even more fun to experience the outpouring of love that people are showing this album. Kudos to Chris, not only for maintaining such a wonderful informative web site but also for spreading soul the way it was meant to be done... from one music lover to the next with true appreciation for the songs and artists.
Please stop by UnifiedTribe.net and give us a shout out. It's the personal contact from listeners like you that makes it all worth while.
One Planet. One Tribe.
Unified Tribe
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Biography
Consisting of a large, multicultural "tribe" of talented musicians and singers, Unified Tribe is a funk and soul group that has gained a sizeable following over the last decade for both its style and its grooves. Formed in the early 80s by Magic, a talented producer who has worked with the Whispers, Phil Perry, Earth Wind & Fire and others, Unified Tribe started in New York and later relocated to Los Angeles and then to Austin, Texas, where the group is now based.
Independent from the get-go, Unified Tribe debuted in 2001 with Listen to This, an album that was well received and resulted a sizeable buzz for the group. They followed in 2003 with Mixed Messages. The diverse sound of the disc and the strong musicianship solidified the relatively small but fiercely loyal following for the group. Mixing a funk foundation with soulful grooves and messages of unity, Unified Tribe may be one of the most talented groups you've never heard of.
Membership in Unified Tribe has changed over the year, but has generally continued to expand. The bandmates, all of whom go by single name monikers, now number twelve and currently consist of:
Magic -(Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums)
Starr -(Lead & Background Vocals, Bass, Didjeridoo, Percussion)
Harmony -(Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards, Violin, Mandolin)
Merrily -(Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar)
Baby -(Lead & Background Vocals, Guitar)
Kara -(Background Vocals, Sax, Flute)
Tamara -(Background Vocals, Keyboards)
Zen -(Drums, Percussion)
Hammer -(Drums, Percussion)
Kal-El -(Background Vocals, Trombone, Guitar, Bass)
Seth -(Background Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet)
Falcon -(Background Vocals)
After a three year break from recording, in 2006, Unified Tribe self-released FUNKtional Family, their long-awaited third album. It was a hit, and became the group's first album to chart around the world. The following, Unified Tribe relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Chris Rizik
