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Black Merda chose their name (pronounced Black Murder) in the late 1960's to bring attention to the widespread killing of African-Americans in the civil rights era. "Cynthy Ruth" was the single from their first album - released on the Chess label in 1970. 38 years later, they still rock!

To learn more about Black Merda, visit www.blackmerda.com

VC VEASEY - BASS AND VOCAL
ANTHONY HAWKINS - GUITAR
CHARLES HAWKINS - GUITAR
TERRY THUNDER - DRUMS

Performed Live at the
2008 Concert of Colors
Orchestra Hall, Detroit MI
July 20, 2008

Produced by DON WAS
Recorded by ANTHONY CAMPAGNA
Mixed by KRISH SHARMA
Video Directed and Edited by GEMMA CORFIELD
Produced by PAUL HANSEN

Cameras:
KIM SIMMS
GARY GLASER
KEVIN LEESER

Production Coordinator: DALE WILSON

Rating:
Added: 10/12/2008
Views: 5,561

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