"...a sound that knows no borders."
-LA Times
Imagine the sensual sounds of the Middle East mixed with western guitars, drums and keyboards, the plaintive wail of ancient folk-horns, exotic string melodies and timeless rhythms -- and you have the infectiously danceable Middle Eastern/World Music of the Brothers of the Baladi.
2005 was their 30th Anniversary! Since 1975 the Brothers' filial bond has been at the root of their music. Known for their traditional Middle Eastern performances, the Brothers have successfully bridged the gap between traditional Middle Eastern music and American Rock n' Roll. They tastefully mix acoustic instruments [oud, saz, kanoon, mizmar, etc.], vocals in seven languages [English, Turkish, Arabic, Armenian, Persian, French and Spanish], exotic rhythms and familiar grooves. Their music excites and motivates virtually all dancers and any audience.
The Brothers of the Baladi have headlined a zillion colleges, festivals, concert halls and clubs. They have shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, It's a Beautiful Day, The Mamas & the Papas, 3 Mustaphas 3, Leon Redbone, Paul Horn, The Lovemongers [Heart], Poi Dog Pondering and Zachary Richard, just to name a few. Their credits include the 2000 Desert Rose Grammy Award, featured music on USA Network's Core Culture [Oct. 2000], The Holy Family of Egypt - a documentary scheduled to show on the History Channel and PBS [2006], soundtracks for the Tony Award winning [Ashland] Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Midsummer Night's Dream and Comedy of Errors, and soundtracks for over 50 Middle Eastern Dance videos.
Their discography includes ten recordings and their music is distributed extensively both nationally and internationally by Allegro Distribution. You can also find almost a hundred of their songs on iTunes.
The Brothers of the Baladi offer something for everyone... a cohesive rhythmic package that transcends borders and animates an audience. They continue to present the most exciting, educational and highly danceable shows on this planet.
Please browse our web site.
http://www.baladi.com
The band is available for:
* Festivals
* Colleges
* Multicultural Events
* Concerts
* Casinos
* World Music Dance Parties
* Weddings
* Belly Dance Shows
* Middle East/World Music Workshops
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