Los Angeles Ethnic Band 1

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This Los Angeles Ethnic Band was born in Los Angeles in 2003 as a collaborative effort of 2 musicians with a vision of mixing ethnic/world grooves with electronica. By seamlessly fusing exotic world music elements with electronic dance beats this band exposes Western listeners to the sounds of the Middle-East, India, Africa, and South America. The result is a captivating experience perfect for entertainment industry & corporate events, festivals, clubs and private parties.

Los Angeles Ethnic Band performances

They have performed for Sting, Stevie Wonder, Dianna Ross, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Downey Jr., The Black Eyed Peas and many others. Because both musicians of this Los Angeles Ethnic Band are accomplished drummers there is a heavy emphasis on well crafted, booty-shakin’ rhythms—a language that is understood all over the World! This band has just released 4 tracks on the latest compilation from Caravan Records and they released their debut album in May 2005.

Los Angeles Ethnic Band members

One of the musician in this Los Angeles Ethnic Band is a diverse producer and percussionist, has toured the world as a cutting-edge electronic/world drummer for acclaimed electronica pioneers Electric Skychurch. He has a solid background in World music and studied ethno-musicology at UCLA as well as with world-renown masters. As a producer/composer he was recently honored with a Drama Desk Award nomination for best theatrical score for his contributions to the soundtrack for Ramayana 2k3. As a drummer, his credits include his own sample loop library CD released by Sony Digital Media, and he continues to work in Los Angeles as a sought-after session player and popular teacher.

The other musician of this Los Angeles Ethnic Band is a dynamic and inspiring drummer/producer. A graduate of the prestigious Berklee College Of Music, he has toured the world as the drummer for the Red Elvises (1995-2000). His diverse list of credits include Bob Dylan, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Cray, and Adam Sandler; Film/TV: Six String Samurai, Oprah Winfrey, Melrose Place, Penn & Teller, and many more. He works regularly as a composer and partner in music production house Fuel Music And Sound and is an active and popular session player in the Los Angeles music scene.

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One response to “Los Angeles Ethnic Band 1”

  1. Sting says:

    “A great musical journey.” – Sting

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