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Cross Culture
12+ albums
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The traditional rhythm, blues, and jazz foundation that first defined the backbone of rock and roll in the 1960s is no longer. The requisite horn section, signature to Big Bands of decades past, now exists only as the backdrop for a harder, Latin-tinged funk/rock combination. Selectric Records latest signing, super-charged youth group phenomenon Cross Culture, is one of several up-and-coming bands to embrace this evolving sound, as showcased on its debut label project, Proof Positive. Self-described as eclectic and energetic, deep and intricate, its difficult to pinpoint the source of Cross Cultures musical influences. Our versatile sound goes hand in hand with the bands name, comments guitarist and bassist Justin David. We cross traditional cultural boundaries by mixing hard, melodic rock with jazz, gospel and funk. The history of Cross Culture dates back to 1998. Justin and drummer Chris Wright both attended highschool together in Columbus, Ohio, where they co-founded the band Color. With seven members in its original line-up, Color was heavily influenced by the ska movement. By 2002, the group had established a signature riff-laden funk/rock style and downsized to its three current members, Justin, Chris and guitarist Dan Harrass. The band additionally updated its name to Cross Culture. Cross Culture has a similar meaning to our former name Color, David says. Our band consists of an African American, a Hispanic American, and me [Caucasian]. With all the changes in our phys
