Red Baraat

www.redbaraat.com

The epitome of a global band, Red Baraat’s music fuses North Indian Bhangra rhythms with the eclectic sounds of funk, Latin and jazz more commonly found in the Americas.  In high demand since their entry on to the music scene in 2008, Red Baraat’s blistering performances have dazzled audiences at events around the world including Chicago World Music Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival and Finand’s Pori Jazz Festival.  Their debut album Chaal Baby (2010) received overwhelmingly positive reviews from fans and critics alike and was voted as a top world and jazz release of 2010 by leading music critics.  Quickly becoming one of the world’s most celebrated jazz bands, music enthusiasts eagerly await the release of their sophomore album Shruggy Ji which is set to be released in early 2012.  Based in New York City, Red Baraat’s riveting sound and explosive stage presence promises to energize, inspire and excite the crowd while taking them on a musical journey around the world.