Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including “Juicy Fruit,” died less than a week after his birthday.

James Mtume, the creative force behind the band Mtume, has passed away at the age of 76. According to a Twitter post by a close friend’s daughter, Lisa Lucas, he passed away on Sunday. “So much loss.

James Mtume, a musician, songwriter and producer who played in Miles Davis’ electric band of the early and mid-1970s before founding the eponymous R&B group whose 1983 hit “Juicy Fruit” became one of ...

R&B, jazz and funk musician, songwriter and producer James Mtume is seen here in 1973. The Grammy winner has died at 76. Getty Images James Mtume, a legendary musician who played with greats from Duke ...

Mtume brought, in Miles Davis' words, "a deep African-American groove" to the trumpet legend's band before later exploring neo-minimalist funk and... James Mtume, a percussionist who reoriented Miles ...

The impact of James Mtume’s music on the hip-hop community is undeniable. As a Grammy-winning musician and producer, he crafted unforgettable melodies that continue to inspire generations of artists.

The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including “Juicy Fruit,” died less than a week after his birthday. Legendary musician, producer, percussionist and songwriter James ...

Legendary musician, producer, percussionist and songwriter James Mtume died this weekend, less than a week after he turned 76. Word of his death Sunday was initially questioned on Twitter, but was ...