Black Brothers

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Black Brothers are an eclectic band (music includes psychedelic rock, progressive rock & p-funk), from West Papua, Indonesia. They were founded by manager Andy Ayamiseba, with members: Hengky Sumanti Miratoneng (vocals, guitar), Benny Bettay (bass), August Rumwaropen (lead guitar, vocals), Stevy Mambor (vocals, drums), Yochi Patipeiluhu (keyboards), Willem Ayamiseba (percussion), David Rumagesang (sax) & Amri Kahar (trumpet). Formed in Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia, the band had a core of five members, led by Andy Ayamiseba. Their music, sung in Indonesian and Tok Pisin, included influences from reggae and political elements inspired by the Black Power movement. The group went into voluntary exile in Vanuatu in 1979, protesting Indonesian policies in West Papua. They later moved to Papua New Guinea. Black Brothers were the most popular musical group in New Guinea during the 1980s. The reggae influences of the Black Brothers influenced various other musical groups in Papua New Guinea. There was another group called Black Brothers in New Caledonia, which was associated with the Kanak independence movement. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Mangge Mangge

Those Shocking Shaking Days: Indonesian Hard, Psychedelic, Progressive Rock and Funk 1970-1978

Those Shocking Shaking Days

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You&Me - Rocksteady Suffering

Studio One Roots

Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop & Funk from the South China Sea (1974-88)

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Trojan Rocksteady Rarities Box Set

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Socking Good Time

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Rare Jamaican Oldies Vol. 1

Those Shocking Shaking Days: Indonesia Hard, Psychedelic, Progressive Rock And Funk 1970-1978

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Irish Pub Classics

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Trojan Box Set: Rude Boy Disc 2

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