Michael Beach, J. Michael Kearsey, Geoff George, Daniel Eshoo, Mark Giles
Influences
Middle Eastern, World Music, Rock and Roll, Folk, Celtic, Latin, African, Santana, 3 Mustafas 3, Cheb Khaled, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Sirocco, John Bilezikjian, It's a Beautiful Day, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Ibrahim Tatlises, Dave Mason, Richie Havens, Santana, Michael Shreive, David Lindley, The Kaleidoscope, Maria Muldaur, Pat Metheny, David Patterson, Turbid Blue, Arabesque, Uopepe, Mike Oldfield, Mozart, Stravinsky, Jeff Sipe, Oteil Burbridge, David Patterson, Bela Fleck, Kevin Andrews, Morrisey Mullen, Dave Brubeck, Ian Dury, Pink Floyd, Phish,
Sounds Like
Santana in Arabia, Peter Gabriel's Passion, Rolling Stones on Khat, Los Lobos in a Hookah bar, Neil Young, Sting and Chab Khaled
Brothers of the Baladi bring forth infectious and authentic sounds from ancient instruments,
adding Western influences to the delight of audiences everywhere. This versatile band of
Brothers have been blazing trails in World Music for over thirty years, playing traditional
offerings and bridging cultures from the Middle East to International Rock n’ Roll. They
tastefully mix acoustic instruments (oud, saz, kanoon, mizmar, etc.) and vocals in seven
languages, (English, Turkish, Arabic, Farsi, Persian, French, & Spanish), with exotic rhythms and familiar grooves. Their passionate and original music leaves audiences stirred and inspired.
The Brothers of the Baladi have headlined countless colleges, festivals, concert halls, and
clubs. They have shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, It’s a Beautiful Day, The Mamas
and the Papas, 3 Mustaphas3, Leon Redbone, Paul Horn, The Lovemongers(Heart), Poi
Dog Pondering, and Zachary Richard, to name a few. Their credits include the 2000 Desert
Rose Grammy Award, featured music on USA Network’s Core Culture, The Holy Family
of Egypt a documentary premiered in Cairo 2006, soundtracks for the Tony Award winning
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Midsummer Night’s Dream and Comedy of Errors, and
soundtracks for over fifty Middle Eastern videos.
Performance Options Offered by the Brothers
Concert - Audiences delight in the traditional sounds and discovery of ancient
instruments. Highly entertaining and often tailored to Arts/Educational
Series.
World Music Dance Party - Impossible to sit still as The Brothers offer an
eclectic mix of Middle Eastern, Reggae, Celtic, Latin, & Rock n’ Roll
Traditional Middle Eastern Music & Dance Show - Arabic, Persian, Turkish,
Armenian, and North African music with traditional vocals, instruments,
music and dancers. Close your eyes and find yourself transported to the
exuberance of a midnight party in a desert tent.
World Music Workshop with Michael Beach - Learn from
The Master, offering workshops from beginner to advanced levels.
Please browse our website at www.baladi.com
For further inquiries, please contact:
baladi@aracnet.com or
Dirk Alan 360 635 5372 Dirk@tristarentertainment.com
AudioKnob would like the announce the release of VVD022 - "This Time & Another Place E.P. " from Vise Versa Music including 4 beautifully crafted remixes by the brilliant producers Masque from Santiago, Chile and Maslow from Netherlands
The Irish outlaw Reilly Ramones is not rambling along rainy green Irish valleys. This time he troubles the spotless under the hot Mexican sun and drowns Mariachi trumpets in Guinness. Come and listen to the fine crossover of traditional irish tunes, Rock'n Roll and Hip Hop on the new album "Kind Of Green". www. myspace. com/insearchofarose or www. insearchofarose. de
Hiya lads! what a great pleasure to have you here last Sunday. An amazing band & totally beautiful people. Can't wait to get you back on in 09! Many thanks for the CDs...oh, Michael, you forgot your Withnail & I DVD. We'll keep it aside for you. Ha! Ha! Thanks again - bloody fantastic! Love ya loads Jon & Kay XxXxX
