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| - Chumbawamba /ˌtʃʌmbəˈwɒmbə/ were a British alternative music band that had, over a career spanning three decades, played anarcho-punk, pop-influenced music, world music, and folk music. The band's anarchist politics exhibit an irreverent attitude toward authority, and the band has been forthright in its stances on issues including animal rights, pacifism (early in their career) and later regarding class struggle, feminism, gay liberation, pop culture and anti-fascism.The band is best known for its song %22Tubthumping%22, which was nominated for Best British Single at the 1998 Brit Awards. Other singles include %22Amnesia%22, %22Enough Is Enough%22 (with MC Fusion), %22Timebomb%22, %22Top of the World (Ole, Ole, Ole)%22, and %22Add Me%22.In July 2012, Chumbawamba announced its decision to end the band. On its website the members stated %22That’s it then, it’s the end. With neither a whimper, a bang, or a reunion.%22The band performed three last shows between 31 October and 3 November.
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