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Funkadesi Live Shows

We're working on a feature DVD of a recent Wild Hare show, but in the meanwhile, we thought we'd give you glimpses of shows we did over the summer.

Please take a moment to watch it:

Thanks to Rebecca for putting this together!. Come out to our shows and/or pick up our music at our shop (down there on your right)!

BUY CDs & other merch!

You can buy the new record, Yo Baba, directly from us. Also available: t-shirts, hats and the classic It's About Time and Uncut Roots discs.

Funkadesi named "Best World Music Group" by the Chicago Reader's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards

Thanks to the fans who voted - we just got the news today! Your continued support keeps us going!

Funkadesi

Twice named "Most Outstanding Band" by the Chicago Music Awards

"This ideal party band ... also bears messages of togetherness ... The rhythms of Indian Ragas and reggae have striking similarities, while the Latin, African and contemporary funk that's spicing this one-sound, many-voices stew fits the all-world melange to a tee. Whatever your background, there's music here for you." -Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star

The 5-Time Winner of The Chicago Music Awards, FUNKADESI is capturing the attention of the U.S. and the rest of the globe. Funkadesi has been hailed by Time Magazine, and even caught the attention of U.S. Senator Barack Obama, who notes: "Funkadesi really knows how to get a crowd going. I can't say enough how energizing this band is. There's a lot of funk in that desi!"

Funkadesi proudly hails from Chicago, representing the diverse multi-ethnic communities within the city. What distinguishes Funkadesi as a group is each band member’s unique and uncompromised cultural/musical contribution merging to create one unifying sound and vision. With their not-to-be-missed live shows and visible racial and musical diversity, the band is ideally suited for festivals, nightclubs, world music concerts, weddings and commitment ceremonies, corporate events, as well children’s programs. Funkadesi’s one-world sound, roots-watering vision, and positive vibe make the band a unique and compelling musical force.

Calling all Funkadesi fans!

We are looking for street teams in various cities to help with postering, outreach, etc. -- please email us, indicating what skills you have and how you might be able to assist!

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UPCOMING SHOWS:


9/3 - PRIVATE EVENT -- Montego Bay, Jamaica

9/4 - JUST ADDED! FUNKADESI Headlines Worldfest!
Downtown Louisville, KY
9pm performance, Main Stage
Saturday, September 4th
www.louisvilleky.gov/

9/5 - PRIVATE EVENT -- Columbus, OH

 

BUY CDs & other merch!

You can buy the new record, Yo Baba, directly from us. Also available: t-shirts, hats and the classic It's About Time and Uncut Roots discs.