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Simbi (band)

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Simbi
OriginGothenburg, Sweden
GenresMizik rasin
Years active1987–present
LabelsXenophile
MembersSten Kallman, Vocals
Marianne N’Lemvo Lindén, Vocals
Lotta Sjolin, Vocals
Sanna Bergman, Vocals
Henrik Cederblom, Guitar
Stefan Bergman, Bass
Terje Sundby, Drummer
Tina Johansson, Drummer

Simbi is a mizik rasin band formed in 1987. The name of the band comes from the name for a family of vodou loa, or gods, called the simbi.[1][2]

History

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The members of Simbi are all Swedish, but the music they perform is inspired by the Haitian vodou roots music movement known as mizik rasin.[3] The band is known by their Haitian fans as the "Blue-Eyed Haitians".[4][5]

Discography

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Year Album Label Notes
1995 Vodou Beat Xenophile
1998 Kreol Imogena
2003 Kalalou Xource

References

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  1. ^ "Simbi". Compass Records. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  2. ^ "Simbi". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  3. ^ mkmedia.se. "Footprint Records | Simbi". Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  4. ^ "Simbi". Spotify. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  5. ^ "Simbi - MCV.se". Retrieved 2023-02-17.