Mtume (pronounced em-too-may) was an American R&B and jazz-funk band founded in 1978 by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.
Their name derives from James Mtume's surname, which means "musician" in Swahili.
The band had success in the 80s with a series of hits, including "Juicy Fruit", "So You Wanna Be A Star" and "You, Me and He".
Their distinctive sound combined elements of jazz and funk with catchy melodies and romantic lyrics. Mtume's music has had a lasting impact on the R&B and hip hop scenes, with many artists sampling their tracks over the years.
After the band disbanded in 1986, James Mtume continued his musical career as a solo artist and producer.
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February 9, 2019
Pechanga Arena
San Diego, California, United StatesNovember 4, 1984
Capital Centre
Landover, Maryland, United StatesOctober 6, 1984
Capital Plaza Civic Center
Frankfort, Kentucky, United StatesSeptember 16, 1983
Madison Square Garden
New York, New York, United StatesSeptember 9, 1983
University of Dayton Arena
Dayton, Ohio, United StatesOpened for Aretha Franklin
View on Setlist.fm →September 5, 1983
Tallahassee-Leon City Civic Center
Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesSeptember 4, 1983
The Omni
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesAugust 22, 1983
Soldier Field
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAugust 20, 1983
Greensboro Coliseum
Greensboro, North Carolina, United StatesAugust 12, 1983
Capital Centre
Landover, Maryland, United StatesJuly 10, 1983
Market Square Arena
Indianapolis, Indiana, United StatesJuly 8, 1983
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, California, United StatesNovember 1, 1980
Seattle Center Coliseum
Seattle, Washington, United StatesSome of Mtume's most popular tracks include Juicy Fruit, C.O.D. (I'll Deliver), You, Me and He, Theme (For The People) (Opening), Juicy Fruit - Single Version. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Mtume (pronounced em-too-may) was an American R&B and jazz-funk band founded in 1978 by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.Their name derives from James Mtume's surname, which means "musician" in Swahili.The... Read the full biography on this page.
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