Great Northwest Music Tour Brothers Of The Baladi

"Brothers of the Baladi play music that makes regular guys loosen their ties and dance on the tables." (The Oregonian) Portland's own 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 traditional acoustic instruments, vocals in seven languages with exotic rhythms and familiar grooves. Their passionate and original music leaves audiences stirred and inspired. The Brothers of the Baladi have shared the stage with Maria Muldaur, It's a Beautiful Day, The Mamas and the Papas, Leon Redbone, Paul Horn, Poi Dog Pondering, just 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 soundtracks for over fifty Middle Eastern videos. Visit www.baladi.com for more information.