The fact that world beat is a genre is almost nonsensical: the blanket term has to suffice for thousands of styles and folk traditions. But if there's a band for whom the genre actually makes sense, it's New York jazz ensemble Tribecastan. Their sound draws on influences from around the world: African tribal rhythms, Irish folk, traditional Persian music, Balkan dance songs-not to mention jazz, blues and Americana. It's a virtual encyclopedia of global musical traditions. (Aaron Carnes)
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The fact that world beat is a genre is almost nonsensical: the blanket term has to suffice for thousands of styles and folk traditions. But if there's a band for whom the genre actually makes sense, it's New York jazz ensemble Tribecastan. Their sound draws on influences from around the world: African tribal rhythms, Irish folk, traditional Persian music, Balkan dance songs-not to mention jazz, blues and Americana. It's a virtual encyclopedia of global musical traditions. (Aaron Carnes)
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