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Nu Shooz

Created in 1979 by guitarist John Smith, Nu Shooz originated like a stage-sharpened jazz-funk strap, as heard on the independently released 1982 debut album, Can’t TRANSFORM IT Off. The Portland, Oregon-based take action underwent a significant change in regular membership following its launch, but Smith and vocalist/percussionist Valerie Day time …

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