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Album reviews

The High-Energy Sound of Trains and Moonlight Destinies

Angel Romero October 23, 2018 No Comments Black Masalabrass bandworld fusion

Black Masala – Trains and Moonlight Destinies (Black Masala Music, 2018) Black Masala represents the modern brass band cross-cultural sound of the Washington DC area.…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Kocani Orkestar

Angel Romero October 8, 2018 No Comments brass bandGypsy musicKocani OrkestarMacedonia

Kocani Orkestar, Macedonia’s most accomplished and best-known gypsy brass band, featured in the film “Time of the Gypsies” and take their name from a nearby…

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The Wild Brass of Downtown New York City

Angel Romero June 20, 2018 No Comments brass bandHungry March BandJazzworld jazz

Hungry March Band – Running Through with the Sadness (Imaginator Records, 2018) Hungry March Band has the format of a classic American marching band with…

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Artist Profiles: Rebirth Brass Band

Angel Romero November 12, 2017 No Comments brass bandRebirth Brass BandUnited States of America

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…

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101 Brass Band to perform at WOMAD Gran Canaria 2017

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2017 No Comments 101 Brass Bandbrass band

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…

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Rap and Balkan Brass

Angel Romero November 8, 2017 No Comments brass bandBrass Menazerihip hopMr. Lif

Mr. Lif and Brass Menazeri – Resilient (Waximile Productions, 2017) Resilient brings together hip hop artist Mr. Lif and San Francisco Bay area brass band…

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West Philly Orchestra’s Balkan Party

Angel Romero July 17, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicbrass bandWest Philly Orchestra

West Philly Orchestra (WPO) – Tour De Filli (Fly Bottle Records, 2016) On Tour De Filli, the West Philly Orchestra Album plays fun, infectious Balkan…

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Artist Profiles: Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Angel Romero June 10, 2017 No Comments brass bandDirty Dozen Brass BandJazzLouisiana musicUnited States of America

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…

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MarchFourth’s New Orleans Adventure

Angel Romero June 9, 2017 No Comments brass bandfunkJazzMarchFourth

MarchFourth – Magic Number (MarchFourth, 2016) Despite being based in the West Coast, the music of brass band MarchFourth has deep roots in the sound…

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The Thunderous Sound of Red Baraat

Angel Romero March 10, 2017 No Comments bhangrabrass bandRed Baraat

Red Baraat – Bhangra Pirates (Rhyme & Reason Records, 2017) American brass band Red Baraat is heading in an exciting new direction. Their 2017 album,…

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