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The Budos Band

The Budos Band is a Brooklyn-based ensemble known for their potent blend of Afrobeat, soul, funk, and jazz, with a penchant for occasional forays into psychedelic rock and heavy metal textures. Since their formation in 2005 by members of the erstwhile soul-funk collective, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, The Budos Band has carved a unique niche in the eclectic New York music scene. Fueled by a robust brass section and relentless percussion, their sound is characterized by tight, infectious grooves that owe as much to 1970s Ethiopian funk as to American soul and jazz traditions.

Boasting a discography that serves as a sonic chronicle of their evolution, The Budos Band released their self-titled debut album in 2005, setting a course for instrumental prowess and deep grooves that continued through 'The Budos Band II' (2007) and 'The Budos Band III' (2010). Each subsequent release, including 'Burnt Offering' (2014) and 'V' (2019), has seen the group delve into darker and more complex musical territories, with explorations of doom-laden riffs and cinematic soundscapes that both challenge and thrill their listeners. 'Long in the Tooth' (2020) marked their 15th anniversary with a celebratory return to the dynamic fusion that has defined their career, proving The Budos Band's enduring capacity to innovate within the instrumental music scene. With live performances that brim with energy, The Budos Band has not only amassed a loyal following but also secured their status as purveyors of soul-shaking, eclectic rhythms.

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