Brenton Wood Konzert in Primm, Star of The Desert Arena

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Born in Shreveport and raised in San Pedro, Brenton Wood, originally Alfred Jesse Smith, captured hearts with 1967 hits "The Oogum Boogum Song" & "Gimme Little Sign." Known for his unique pop-soul style, despite later career struggles, his early work remains R&B classics.

Phoenix-based MC Magic, born Marco Cardenas in Nogales, Mexico, blends R&B-style rap in English & Spanish, hits like "Down for Yours." Founded Nastyboy Records, led NB Ridaz. Known for talk box sound, won Billboard charts, launched beauty line & discovered talent Jay Roxxx.

1970s funk band War, known for blending soul, jazz, and Latin with hits like "Low Rider," topped charts with albums like "The World Is a Ghetto." Known for their group dynamic, they collaborated with Eric Burdon.