Nu Med (JDub Music, 2007)
American band Balkan Beat Box is generating a lot of interest in the North America and Europe. The group combines Jamaican dub, hip hop and Balkan music. The Balkan influences include brass music, Klezmer and Gypsy sounds backed by global electronica.
Balkan Beat Box is led by former Gogol Bordello member Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat, who live in New York. They are part of an Eastern European immigrant scene that has added a new component to New York’s world music scene.
If you enjoy festive dance music led by saxophones and clarinets, you should check out this CD.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
