Rhombus are a dub/

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band from

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, New Zealand.

History

Rhombus was formed in 2001 by Thomas Voyce and Simon Rycroft and has a rotating cast of vocalists and musicians. Apart from the founders, Koa Williams has been one of the mainstays of the band's lineup, acting as DJ and manager. The band has toured extensively in their native New Zealand along with a few international dates, notably in Japan (2002) and in Australia, playing twice at the

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in November 2004. They also performed at the

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in 2006. Rhombus have given their time to a number of causes including

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, Tsunami Relief, SurfAid International, the Cancer Society, and th
Peace Boat
Their travels on the Japanese-based global NGO Peace Boat have taken them through the

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, with the intent of "spreading the values of sustainability, co-operation and peace through music workshops". In 2003, they won three awards at the bNet NZ Music Awards for "Best Video", "Best Electronic Release", and "Best Album". Their 2003 album '' Bass Player'' was their most successful with regard to chart position, peaking at #18 in the New Zealand Top 40 Albums charts.

Discography

Band members

Credits obtained from Muzic.NZ Founders * Simon Rycroft – beats, dubs (2001–present) * Thomas Voyce –

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, keys (2001–present) Others * Ahmen Mahal (2001–2007) * Koa Williams – DJ, manager (2001–present) * MC Antsman – vocals * MC Mana – vocals * Raashi Malik – vocals * Lisa Tomlins – vocals * Darren 'D' Mathiassen – drums

References

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