Folk Bands and Artists
Red Baraat
Red Baraat are a riveting ensemble that NPR has dubbed ‘The best party band in years.’ They’re an unprecedented, high energy, gut-busting fusion of jazz, hip-hop beats, rock muscle, funky go-go, and scalding hot bhangra. Since its formation in 2008 and legendary packed out nights at Barbes in Park Slope, the magic of Red Baraat has spread far beyond New York City.
The group’s second studio album in 2013, Shruggy Ji, debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard World Music charts and propelled the band on a nonstop three-year world tour that included appearances at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Peter Gabriel’s WOMAD Festivals (in Australia, New Zealand and the UK), and others.
The group’s 2017 and third studio album, Bhangra Pirates, debued at Number 4 on the World Music Charts Europe.
The band rests on Sunny Jain’s utopian vision and his faith that communication across cultures doesn’t have to be vexed in the slightest. All it takes is empathy, creativity, love, and willingness to abandon reservations and surrender to the spirit of music and the moment.
Genre: Folk / Rock,Trad Jazz,World
