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Slavic Soul Party
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The New York-based brass band Slavic Soul Party wrings new sounds from the Old World, mixing Balkan music with American funk and jazz. The new album Taketron pushes the band’s genre boundaries even further with Japanese drumming and electronica. The nine-member ensemble packs into our studio to play live.
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That melody is "Grazin the Grass", yes? Friends of Distinction but faster?
Hassan I. Sabbah (lived in the 11 century) quotes:
Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.
I think, William S. Burroughs quote Sabbah in Nova Express.
Hassan I. Sabbah (lived 1050s-1124) quotes:
Nothing is true. Everything is permitted.
William S. Burroughs quoted him in Nova Express.
Tell Matt: Philip Roth is the writer who made the distinction between the East & the West.
Unfortunately I have to say that the music, while upbeat and paty-like- seems to be lacking in SOUL. Where's the soul? A bit of a fad, wouldn't you say? I suppose brass players need a way to feel like they're rocking out too, particularly after the ill-fated ska-resurgence of the 90s.
there might be bears in the baltic; butt you're on top now; less there really is a conspiracy being driven by the engine on the lower west side; god damn!; that's good!
I love Slavic Soul Party - glad you had them on again. Fantastic!
got nothing against the band I'm just kind of sick of the schitck.
little mike, if we were to judge you simple based on your name I don't think we would be as complimentary. Slavic Soul Party goes beyond a strictly Balkan beat; sometimes New Orleans jazz sounds sometimes funk grooves. Each of the players is a real craftsman of their instrument and when seen live the atmosphere is amazing, a great band to watch and listen to.
no more balkan music, this is worse than the irish dancing craze of the late 90's. it seems like you guys have one of these groups on every other week. sheesh.
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