World
This World Band is a dynamic ensemble of musicians that integrate East Indian music (Hindi film, folk, and classical) with reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean grooves.They have received critical acclaim from mainstream press in Toronto, London, New York, and Chicago. The band members. cultural backgrounds are as diverse as the music, including Indian-American, Jamaican, African-American, European-American, and Latino heritages.
This six-piece band plays music inspired by the rhythms of Southern and Western Africa. Their mix of traditional and original African-themed music is infectious, igniting rhythmic fire within the hearts and souls of their audience.Each performance is a celebratory event, a tribal atmosphere of good will and positive vibrations. Combining mbira (Zimbabwean kalimba), marimba (African xylophone), hand drums, saxophone, pennywhistle and vocal harmonies, the group creates a unique and varied sound. It is a sound which moves and delights their audiences, making them revelers.