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The Black Truth Rhythm Band’s ‘Ifetayo’
The Black Truth Rhythm Band recorded only one album “Ifetayo” in the short time it was together in Trinidad. Anchor Marco Werman tells us more about the band that helped create Caribbean funk.
Album cover of “Ifetayo.”
he Black Truth Rhythm Band recorded only one album in the short time it was together in Trinidad.
The album titled “Ifetayo” was released in 1976 and soon became a forgotten classic.
Now, the album is available on CD for the first time.
Anchor Marco Werman tells us more about the band that helped create Caribbean funk.