TOUBAB KREWE is: Teal Brown:Drumset
Drew Heller:
Electric Guitar, Soku Justin Perkins:
Kamel Ngoni, Kora, and Electric Guitar
David Pransky:
Electric Bass Luke Quaranta:
Percussion
Blending American and West African influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe has set "a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" (Afropop Worldwide).
Since forming in 2005, the magnetic instrumental quintet has won a diverse and devoted following at performances everywhere from Bonnaroo to the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, the most remote festival in the world. The band developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with luminaries.
But the group has its roots in Asheville, NC, where many of its members were childhood friends and long-term musical collaborators. It was at home in the Appalachians, where the band recorded their sophomore album, Live at the Orange Peel. Produced by Grammy winning producer Steven Heller (who also produced the band's debut), the new album captures their outstanding 2008 New Year's run.
All of the songs are previously unreleased and continue to mix American rock with the West African musical traditions the band fell in love with on their travels. Along the way, they explore the worlds of surf and zydeco, fusing it all together into what the Village Voice describes as "a futuristic, psychedelic, neo-griot frenzy" and Honest Tune hails as "one of the most innovative voices in music today." The new release features collaborations with legendary spoken word artist Umar Bin Hassan of The Last Poets and fiddler Rayna Gellert of Uncle Earl.
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Toubab Krewe at Bonnaroo 2009:
Toubab Krewe at Bonnaroo 2006:
Toubab Krewe drops the heat this summer with "Fire," a new song recorded at legendary reggae artist Earl "Chinna" Smith's front porch home-studio in Kingston, Jamaica. Joining Toubab Krewe on the track is Jamaican singer Lukani, Earl “Chinna” Smith (guitar) and Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace (drums). The single is streaming and available for free-download exclusively here at www.myspace.com/toubabkrewe.
Chinna will join Toubab Krewe at select tour dates this summer, including shows in New York City for the 1st annual Toubab Kruise aboard the Rocks OFF boat (7/15), Cabot, VT at Festivus for the Restivus (7/17-18), Floyd, VA at Floyd Fest (7/24-25), and a two night run in Atlanta (7/31-8/1).
Here's a short video Toubab Krewe put together from their time hanging with Chinna and friends in Jamaica:
I work @ this fest & it is def. 1 of the most conscious festies on the west coast... No schwilly lot kids or faded pill popperz... I'll check wit the organizers 4 the dates but this yr. It wuz 1st week aug. I'll get bak 2 u...peas-Veg!
We are proud to announce! Phenom (Producer/Singer &Songwriter) Black Suede will be releasing his self-titled debut album next year (2010)! We know you have great taste in music! Drop Through and let us know what you think about his latest song release titled "Revenue Stream." Your Opinion Means a lot to us...
Dude straight worked it i was so happy with that show you guys were great keep it up an the rain was just a need for people to come it together an jam out
We'd like it very much if you made it back down Tucson-way again. We'll put on a big promotion and pack the place next time. Good for Adama - I'm sure he's glad to see family and friends.
It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola
Dear Toubab Krewe, in our modern life we have... moments...friendship... changes... expectations... dreams... crisis... roads to go... love to share...
This is a video about this things... Enjoy it and... have a good weekend...... Vibejays
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Toubab Krewe, en esta vida moderna tenemos... momentos... amistades... cambios... sueños... espectativas... crisis... lugares adonde ir... amor para dar...
Este video tiene mucho de estas cosas... Disfrutalo y que tengas una buena semana...
Great profile Many thanks for friendship Hope you enjoy and have a great time Looking forward to your comment. Best wishes! Farid Adjazairi - Rouh Ayithvir- Go Algeria- Algeria World Cup 2010 Qualifier dedication song for our Friends.
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but it was well worth it...Bup!Bup!Bup!
