Rebirth Brass Band

The New Orleans based group, Rebirth Brass Band, is a great example of the street beat music that I fell in love with while living in NOLA.  Nothing else quite captures the essence and culture of New Orleans.  Below is a great example of their impromptu performance in the french quarter. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E1VBCcA76E

My favorite album is by far their compilation album, Ultimate Rebirth Brass Band (see album cover below)

The album and group overall: 5/5 Stars

Up and Coming Music Artists

Kiev is a new artist out of L.A.  They sound similar to Radiohead with a more eclectic funk.  Their first album is entitled "Ain't No Scary Folks In On Around Here".  View a sample song at Youtube below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD7eEikpbho 

Another incredible artist is Emily Wells.  She is a violinist that manages to seemlessly blend hip-hop and classical.  She has a voice that is reminescent of Bjork.  She has also mastered the muscial art of the loop.  See a perfect example at Youtube below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNWto4xiCcw