New Orleans ensemble Rebirth Brass Band was formed in 1983. The group carries musical tradition through the decades with a revolving cast of musicians. Brothers…
Artist Profiles: Rebirth Brass Band
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101 Brass Band to perform at WOMAD Gran Canaria 2017
101 Brass Band is set to perform Friday, November 10, 2017 at WOMAD Gran Canaria. The concert will take place at 7:00 pm on stage…
Rap and Balkan Brass
Mr. Lif and Brass Menazeri – Resilient (Waximile Productions, 2017) Resilient brings together hip hop artist Mr. Lif and San Francisco Bay area brass band…
West Philly Orchestra’s Balkan Party
West Philly Orchestra (WPO) – Tour De Filli (Fly Bottle Records, 2016) On Tour De Filli, the West Philly Orchestra Album plays fun, infectious Balkan…
Artist Profiles: Dirty Dozen Brass Band
In 1977 the Dirty Dozen Social and Pleasure Club in New Orleans began showcasing a traditional local brass band. It was a joining of two…
MarchFourth’s New Orleans Adventure
MarchFourth – Magic Number (MarchFourth, 2016) Despite being based in the West Coast, the music of brass band MarchFourth has deep roots in the sound…
The Thunderous Sound of Red Baraat
Red Baraat – Bhangra Pirates (Rhyme & Reason Records, 2017) American brass band Red Baraat is heading in an exciting new direction. Their 2017 album,…
Hot 8 Brass Band, Masters of New Orleans Jazz
Hot 8 Brass Band – On The Spot (TruThoughts, 2017) The best American brass band tradition in the United States comes from New Orleans and…
Artist Profiles: Fanfara Tirana
Fanfara Tirana is a novelty among Balkan brass bands. In comparison with traditional Slavic brass bands, this ensemble is different and new thanks to the…
Hot Balkan Brass
Džambo Aguševi Orchestra – Brass Like it Hot – Fast & Furious Balkan Brass (Arc Music EUCD2666, 2016) The Džambo Aguševi Orchestra is an exciting…