Black Merda

The Profile

Black Merda is an American psychedelic rock/funk group from Detroit, formed in the late 1960s by four African-American musicians. They released their self-titled debut in 1970 and Long Burn The Fire in 1972 (as Mer-Da).

From the DeBaser review: four African-American musicians blend Hendrix-inspired psychedelia with Black-funk on their 1970 debut, delivering acid/fuzzy grooves and a crossover spirit; review rating: 4/5.

A single, enthusiastic review praises Black Merda’s 1970 debut: four African-American musicians fusing Hendrix-styled psychedelia with Black-funk. The write-up highlights acid/fuzzy grooves, slapped bass, and a boundary-free crossover spirit. Overall sentiment is clearly positive (4/5).