The Contortions

James Chance and the Contortions (initially known simply as Contortions, a spin-off group is called James White and the Blacks) was a musical group led by saxophonist and vocalist James Chance, formed in 1977. They were a central act of New York City's downtown no wave music scene in the late 1970s, and were featured on the influential compilation No New York (1978).

New York Noise – Dance Music From The New York Underground 1978-82 - 2016-02-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Jazz Records Presents New York Noise: Dance Music From The New York Underground 1977-1982 - 2016-02-19T00:00:00.000000Z

James Chance & The Contortions - February 4,1978@CBGB's (NYC) - 2009-06-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Soul Exorcism Redux - 2007-05-22T00:00:00.000000Z

White Cannibal - 2000-09-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Molotov Cocktail Lounge - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Lost Chance - 1995-08-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Buy - 1979-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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