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Brothers Of The Baladi
12+ albums
world fusionworldMiddle Easternbellydanceethnic
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The musical traditions of the Middle East have been adapted by Yuma, AZ-formed and Portland, OR-based band, Brothers of the Baladi. Combining traditional instruments with Western instrumentation and singing in seven languages, the group uses Middle Eastern sounds to create a unique, highly rhythmic dance music. According to the L.A. Times, the Brothers of the Baladi's sound "knows no borders." Portland newspaper the Oregonian praised the band for "the sound that makes regular guys loosen their ties and dance on the table," while, pop vocalist Maria Muldaur described the group's performances as "a delightful oasis of sensual rhythms and superb musicianship that always makes me dance." The inspiration for Brothers of the Baladi was sparked when Niagara Falls, NY-born drummer/percussionist Michael Beach became involved with a belly dancer named Zamara. The original band (Peter, Colby, Josh Mertz and Beach) was formed in Yuma, AZ in 1975 to accompany her. In 1978 Beach relocated to Oregon. where he teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Joseph Pusey. Their “Original and Traditional Celtic Renaissance and Jazzy Blues with a unique blend of Latin, Rock and the Middle East” sound was influenced by The Kaleidoscope, The Incredible String Band, Spirit and Sirocco. They toured the US and Canada extensively and developed a huge following – especially with the many Middle Eastern Belly Dancers around the world. They released three albums (Dance with Gladness; 1982, Food of Love; 1983
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