User:Brazilian1/TRIBE KONFUCIOUSKLAN

Tribe Konfuciousklan is a nine member Acid Jazz/R&B band formed in 2004 in New York City. Founded by Brazilian recording artist Daryl Hayott, the band played under the Category Five record label owned by bassist Neil Bertrand. Daryl was a session drummer and bassist for such notable artist as Sade and Al Jarreau. The members included vocalist Grace Young of Detroit, Steven Thomas, percussionist Leslie Newby, pianist Toke of Denmark Drummer Temu Bacot, Naomi Watts, and Cynthia Harper.

Outside of Daryl the other members were chosen for both their instrument skills and indie status. Built on the "family" orientation as opposed to the traditional make up, the members all contributed their own compositions. The debut CD "Rough Edges" sold over 20,,000 units. Followed by "Tribal Passages", Live in Paris 06 as well as two indie movie soundtracks that included chart toppers "Sister Earth" and "Black Anaconda". The music trademark is very percussive and couched with tight harmonics and a variety of time signature changes. The band is also the topic of an indie documentary project titled "Raw Indie". The band is currently on the 21 country KEEP THE LIGHT 09 tour.