Aurra | |
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| Also known as | Déjà (post–1987) |
| Origin | Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Funk, soul, rhythm & blues, dance, post-disco |
| Years active | 1979–1986 (as Aurra) 1987–1989 (as Déja) |
| Labels | Salsoul Next Plateau 10 Records (UK) Virgin (US) Family Groove Records |
| Past members | Aurra: Starleana Young Curt Jones Steve Washington Thomas Lockett, Jr. Charles "Cedell" Carter Wayne "Buddy" Hankerson Raymond "Rajac" Jackson Philip Field Kevin "Ignatz" Moore A.C. Drummer Jimi Randolph Gail Freeman Kevin Grady Sheila Washington Kevin Caldwell Mark Stevens Déjà: Starleana Young Curt Jones Mysti Day |
Aurra was an American 1980s soul group, which, at the time of its biggest success on Salsoul Records, featured Curt Jones (guitar/vocals) and Starleana Young (vocals) and included Steve Washington (bass/guitar/drums), Philip Field (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals) and Tom Lockett (saxophone/percussion).[1]