War

War is an American, multi-ethnic band formed in 1969, known for fusing funk, Latin, soul, jazz and blues. They collaborated with Eric Burdon early in their career and scored hits such as "Spill the Wine" and "Low Rider."

War formed in California and rose to prominence in the early 1970s; their 1972 album The World Is a Ghetto and 1975's Why Can't We Be Friends? are frequently cited in reviews. Early career included collaboration with Eric Burdon.

War is a multi-ethnic American band celebrated for blending funk, Latin, jazz, blues and soul. Reviews here highlight The World Is a Ghetto (1972) and Why Can't We Be Friends? (1975) for their rich percussion, grooves and social themes. Standout tracks mentioned in the reviews include "The Cisco Kid", "The World Is a Ghetto" and "Low Rider". Both reviewers praise the band's musicianship, percussion palette and fusion of styles.

For:Fans of 1970s funk, soul and R&B; listeners interested in Latin-influenced grooves and socially conscious music.