The Soul Rebels take the New Orleans brass band tradition and push it forward.
Built around horns and drums, their sound blends brass, funk, soul, hip hop, and jazz into something rhythmic, direct, and built for a live room. The arrangements are tight, but the energy is loose. It's music that moves between precision and improvisation without losing its pulse.
Formed in New Orleans, the eight-piece group set out to expand what a brass band could do, drawing as much from radio and street music as from tradition. That approach has led to collaborations with artists including Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Katy Perry, Macklemore, and Robert Glasper, along with appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and NPR’s Tiny Desk series.
Their latest release, Poetry in Motion, continues that evolution, bringing together strong grooves, layered horn lines, and a wide range of influences.
On stage, The Soul Rebels are known for a high-energy, full-band sound that fills the room. This is music that’s as much about feel as it is about form.
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