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Opensouls were a New Zealand band formed in 2001.[1] After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike. While this album draws inspiration from soul, reggae, jazz & blues styles, their next album, Standing in the Rain, was made with the intent to reflect the sound and feeling of a particular musical era: late 1950s and early 1960s British and American R&B.[1] The band split up in 2011, playing their final live shows.

Band members

• Bjorn Petersen – Vocals
• Tyra Hammond – Vocals
• Jeremy Toy - Guitar
• Chip Mathews – Bass
• Steph "Cee" Brown - Keys
• Julien Dyne - Percussion
• Scott Towers - Saxophone
• Cam Allen - Saxophone
• Isaac "Aesh" Aesili - Trumpet
• Harlin Davey - Turntables

Discography

Albums

Year	Title[2]	Label	NZ Top 40 Albums Chart[3]	Copies Sold
2006	Kaleidoscope	From the Crate	29
2009	Standing in the Rain	From the Crate	8

Awards and nominations

• Kaleidoscope was nominated for the Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2006 New Zealand Music Awards.[1]
• 'What Do You Do?’ claimed the best hip-hop song at the 2006 bNet awards.

References

External links

• "Opensouls' Latest Album Gets A Little Help From Their Friends". voxy.co.nz.

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