Godmoma
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Godmoma was a trio of female vocalists. The trio consisted of Cynthia Girty, Carolyn Myles, and Tony Walker.
Godmoma released an album, Godmoma Here
, in 1981, on Elektra Records
. Godmoma Here was produced by P-Funk
bassist Bootsy Collins
and included musical contributions by Sly Stone
, Fred Wesley
, Maceo Parker
, and Catfish Collins
, among others.
In 1980, Godmoma performed vocals on Collins' Ultra Wave
album. They have contributed to some of his other albums, including The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away
(1982), What's Bootsy Doin'?
(1988), and Blasters of the Universe
(1994).
As individuals, the members of Godmoma have worked with artists such as Bobby Womack
and David Ruffin
.
Godmoma released an album, Godmoma Here
Godmoma Here
Godmoma Here is a 1981 album by the female vocal trio Godmoma. The album was released by Elektra Records and was produced by Bootsy Collins. Godmoma consists of Cynthia Girty, Carolyn Myles, and Arnenita Walker. The album features many members of Bootsy's Rubber Band as well members of P-Funk...
, in 1981, on Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
. Godmoma Here was produced by P-Funk
P-Funk
P-Funk is a shorthand term for the repertoire and performers associated with George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic collective and the distinctive style of funk music they performed...
bassist Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins
William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.Rising to prominence with James Brown in the late 1960s, and with Parliament-Funkadelic in the '70s, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk...
and included musical contributions by Sly Stone
Sly Stone
Sly Stone is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, most famous for his role as frontman for Sly & the Family Stone, a band which played a critical role in the development of soul, funk and psychedelia in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1993, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of...
, Fred Wesley
Fred Wesley
Fred Wesley is an American jazz and funk trombonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s and 1970s.-Biography:...
, Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker
Maceo Parker is an American funk and soul jazz saxophonist, best known for his work with James Brown in the 1960s, as well as Parliament-Funkadelic in the 1970s. Parker was a prominent soloist on many of Brown's hit recordings, and a key part of his band, playing alto, tenor and baritone saxophones...
, and Catfish Collins
Catfish Collins
Phelps "Catfish" Collins was a rhythm guitarist known mostly for his work in the P-Funk collective. Although frequently overshadowed by his younger brother, Bootsy Collins, Catfish played on many important and influential records by Parliament, Funkadelic, and Bootsy's Rubber Band.In 1968, the...
, among others.
In 1980, Godmoma performed vocals on Collins' Ultra Wave
Ultra Wave
Ultra Wave is the fifth album released by funk musician Bootsy Collins. It was released in October 1980 by Warner Bros. Records. It is the first album credited solely to Bootsy Collins, as opposed to his previous releases, which were credited to Bootsy's Rubber Band...
album. They have contributed to some of his other albums, including The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away
The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away
The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away is a 1982 album by William Bootsy Collins, released by Warner Bros. Records. It would be the last album that Bootsy Collins would record for the label...
(1982), What's Bootsy Doin'?
What's Bootsy Doin'?
What's Bootsy Doin'? is a 1988 album by Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins. The album was released by Columbia Records and was his first album after a six year hiatus from the music scene...
(1988), and Blasters of the Universe
Blasters of the Universe
Blasters of the Universe is a 1993 2 CD set by Bootsy's New Rubber Band. The album was first released on the P-Vine record label and then by Rykodisc in the U.S. and the UK....
(1994).
As individuals, the members of Godmoma have worked with artists such as Bobby Womack
Bobby Womack
Robert Dwayne "Bobby" Womack is an American singer-songwriter and musician. An active recording artist since the early 1960s where he started his career as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos and as Sam Cooke's backing guitarist, Womack's career has spanned more than 40...
and David Ruffin
David Ruffin
Davis Eli "David" Ruffin was an American soul singer and musician most famous for his work as one of the lead singers of the Temptations from 1964 to 1968...
.