Red Baraat

Party Horns and Drums of Red Baraat, From Brooklyn Bowl

Soundcheck | Jan 1, 2020

The group Red Baraat has become synonymous with a raucous good time, a celebratory mix of bhangra – the dance music of the Punjab region, New Orleans horns, go-go and a bit of hip-hop besides. They’re led by drummer-composer Sunny Jain, who plays the dhol, a traditional two-headed drum slung over the shoulder. A talented and energetic army of horns, guitar, and percussion instruments rounds out the lineup, wedding the bhangra roots of the dhol to a N’awlins brass funk ‘n’ street party. The band played a set for us at Brooklyn Bowl in June 2019 and it ruled. Enjoy. (-Caryn Havlik)

Set list: 

  • Mast Kalander
  • Tunak Tunak Tun
  • Shruggy Ji
  • Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna
  • Gaadi of Truth

 

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