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Sep.06.2010

Bavarian Hofbrau

German | German band | German bands | International Music | Oompah band

The Bavarian Hofbrau Band was founded over twenty years ago by a group of musicians from the North Shore of Boston. In the ensuing years, they have worked on perfecting the style of the oompah band.
Boogaloo Swamis

Blues | Cajun/zydeco | Country | International Music

The Boston-based Boogaloo Swamis have been playing their unique blend of New Orleans influenced r and B for over fifteen years. In addition to Cajun, Zydeco, anbd R and B originals, the Swamis also play recognizable tunes that incorporate their own style.
Boston Kiltics

Celtic | International Music

The Boston Kiltics specialize in foot tapping Celtic folk music, excelling at the music, song and dance of Nova Scotia.
Criollo Clasico

Caribbean | International Music | Latin | Latin Jazz

Puerto Rican guitarist Jose Gonzalez presents his latin ensembles Criollo Clasico and Banda Criolla. Concerts, festivals and latin dance music. Five CD recordings and 2 Putumayo World Music compilations "Islands" and "Best of World Instrumental".
Dis 'n' Dat Band

Calypso | Caribbean | International Music | Reggae | Steel pan

Dis-n-Dat Band is a Boston based reggae and calypso band lead by award winning steel drummer and vocalist Debra Sarjeant and Grammy nominated ex-Black Uhuru drummer Marcus Rangotan Smith. The band has five members and has played all over the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Lucia Regina

Caribbean | International Music | Latin | Latin Jazz | Samba

Allow the beautiful voice of Lucia to transport you to a breezy semi-tropical Brazilian soundscape.
Rebecca Cline

International Music | Jazz | Piano/keyboards | Swing

Rebecca Cline, sparkling pianist, has performed or recorded in the US and Caribbean with such artists as Giovanni Hidalgo, Pedrito Martinez, Paulo Braga, Romero Lubambo, Jerry Gonzalez, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Charles Neville, and Alex Acuña. In 2007, she received a CMA grant to compose a suite for her quartet entitled Clay, Iron, Water, based on Yoruban-derived Afro-Cuban ceremonial music.
Sambita

Caribbean | International Music | Jazz | Latin | Latin Jazz | Weddings

Sambita is the blending of Latin and American dance music with jazz and pop styles, and is led by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Mark Greel, one of Boston's longstanding premier talents. Sambita can play numerous South American dance hits, and well as easy listening Latin jazz and even more "gringo" oriented north american latin, pop and jazz favorites. When you're looking for a band that can keep your guests dancing to the hottest salsa and merengue, look no further than "Sambita"!
The Exiles

Celtic | International Music

The Exiles play exhilarating, traditional, Irish instrumental dance music, as well as their own compositions, with vitality and spark. The Exiles features Bob Drouin, on a dizzying array of melodic instruments, backed by one of the most driving rhythm sections in the business.
Wildest Dreams

Calypso | Caribbean | Classic Rock | International Music | Latin | R&B and Soul | Reggae | Salsa

Wildest Dreams was founded by keyboardist Andy Holiner and vocalist Alice Johnson in the summer of 1989. They auditioned many fine musicians, seeking soulful accomplished players with a joyful spirt. The present members of this multicultural ensemble, hail from, South America, Japan and the U.S.
D ' Rafael

Duos | Guitarists | Gypsy | International Music | Solo Instrumentalists

D`RAFAEL Guitarist, Composer arranger & Music Director of D`Rafael & Gitano Group Mr. Rafael, is a multifaceted Guitarist, performing Latin Music with his unique gypsy (Roma), jazz, pop & classical influences. His Music has gained an excellent reputation for his innovations technique as well as his individualized approach to a new style of Instrumental Guitar.

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Denzil "Belt" Botus

Be-bop | Calypso | Caribbean | International Music | Jazz | Latin | New York Band | Solo Instrumentalists | Steel pan

Denzil "Belt" Botus is a pannist from Trinidad. He is best known for holding the record for most winning steel band Panoramaarrangements and his heavy jazz influence in calypso/soca music. Botus has been active since the 1960s and is considered one of the best steel drummers in the world. Denzil is currently living in the New York City area and avaialble for private functions in the area.

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Fantasia Cubano

Caribbean | Cuban | International Music | Latin | Latin Jazz

Cuban music is a myriad of styles and genres, with a long history. While influences from Africa and Spain were predominant, Cuban music has also been shaped by the music of Europe, Latin-America and American pop music and jazz. Disclaimer: this sampling is by no means meant to be all-inclusive, this is only scratching the surface of Cuban music.

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Gypsy Nights

Gypsy | International Music | Jazz | Swing

This ensemble is comprised of some of the finest musicians in New England. A variety of instruments are available including fiddle, guitar, harmonica,acoustic bass, vocals, and vibraphone, all improvising and performing in the Gypsy Jazz genre. "Gypsy Nights" can be tailored to meet the needs of your event, dining experience, or club.

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Hector Cuevas and the Boston Latin Band

International Music | Latin | Latin Jazz | Puerto Rican | Salsa | Samba

Hector Cuevas & The Boston Latin Band is the premier Latin Band in New England and New York, playing smooth Latin jazz, salsa, merengue, danzon and cumbia. The band plays at elegant Boston, Newport, and New England weddings, at nightclubs, for bar and bat mitzvah's, for anniversary and graduation parties, at festivals and on cruises.

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Inca Son

Andean | Folk and Traditional | International Music

Inca Son, since its earliest beginnings, has been a band with a mission: to preserve and instill appreciation for their cultural legacy through the international language of music and dance. Dressed as either their Inca forebears, with feathers and gold earrings, or in the resplendent wool ponchos still worn in the Andes Mountains, Inca Son is, in the words of Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, “the indispensable cultural ambassadors of this nearly lost South American folk tradition.

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Issi Rozen Group

Be-bop | International Music | Jazz | Smooth Jazz | Swing

Israeli-born, Boston-based guitarist Issi Rozen plays jazz standards and originals infused with Middle Eastern and Latin motifs to create an infectious sound that is dynmaic, passionate and seemingly effortless. He has a natural sense for melody and an awesome ability to make his guitar sing. Rozen taps into the melodies of his homeland to bring a new dimension to jazz on his Brownstone recordings "Homeland Blues" and "Red Sea".

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King Ludwig's Bavarian Band

Bavarian band | Brass | German | German band | German bands | International Music | Oompah band

King Ludwig's Bavarian BAnd Was founded in 1976 by Hugo Helmer vom Bavaria. Originally formed as an adhoc get-together alpine band for Apri Ski end-of-day fun at the old Crotched Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire, the group quickly became a favorite of the mountain employees and ski crowds

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Mariachi Fantasia

International Music | Mariachi | Mexican

Led by master musician Angel Wagner, Mariachi Fantasia has pleased audiences of all nationalities with his rousing and authentic mariachi groups. Available as a trio on up to seven pieces, Fantasia will add the Mexican flavor you need for your next Cinco de Maya, theme party, or poolside mixer.

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Natraj

International Music

Natraj seamlessly melds Indian classical music, West African traditional music, and jazz, creating its own unique and infectious style. The band's exotic textures, accessible melodies, and rhythmic energy captivate and excite. Natraj has toured the US, Canada, India, and West Africa since 1987.

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Pan United

Calypso | Caribbean | International Music | Latin | Latin Jazz | Solo Instrumentalists

Pan United is one of Boston's premier steel pan groups. They offer three versions of the band, as well as soloists Debra and Charleston Sarjeant.

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Panneubean Steel

Calypso | Caribbean | International Music | Latin Jazz | Steel pan

Raised on Cape Cod, Musician/Artist Jefferey Clayton (Music Director, Music Educator), founded PanNeubean Steel to share his passion for music. His love-passion for his Jamaican heritage and the quality of PanNeubean Steel is evident through his enthusiasm, initiative and dedication to professionalism. Showcasing the Steelpan's versatility in Caribbean (reggae, soca, calypso), Afro-Caribbean, Contemporary, Jazz, Fusion and Classical music styles is the essence of PanNeubean Steel.

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Schwarze Schafe Bavarian Band

Bavarian band | German | German band | German bands | International Music | Oompah band

“Schwarze Schafe”, is a family friendly German Band, perfect for an Oktoberfest Celebration or other German Party.

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The Jolly Rogues

Celtic | International Music

The Jolly Rogues are known for their irish and scottish (celtic music) , sea shanties and colonial music, ballads and drinking songs with such songs as Cape Cod Girls, All for Me Grog, and the Good Old Colony Days.

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Tropical Gems

Calypso | Caribbean | International Music | Latin

Strike up the band! Need authentic Trinidadian and Caribbean music? Latin, jazz, contemporary, and light classical music, too? We play all of the above and would be delighted to perform at your special occasion, indoors or out.

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