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1. Oasis Island Sounds

(62 Reviews)

Location:: Washington, DC (131 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $550-$5500 per event
Member Since:: 2004
Category:: Caribbean Band / African Band Newport News

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Playing popular Caribbean and American covers standards along with some original music in the styles of Reggae, Steel Drum and Calypso music, both as instrumental and vocal,background or interactive dancing.Our biggest musical influences would include: Harry Bellafonte,Andy Narrel,Bob Marley,Mighty Sparrow,Arrow,Mariam Makeba,UB40,Jimmy Buffet,Paul Simon. Although we specialize in Caribbean mu... more
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2. No Small Money Brass Band

Location:: Brooklyn, NY (284 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $1000-$4000 per event
Member Since:: 2012
Category:: African Band Newport News

No Small Money Brass Band is one of NYC's hottest dance party sensations, available for Festivals, Churches, Weddings, Corporate Events, Universities & Night Clubs. Inspired by the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean, and the Regal Might of big brass, No Small Money Brass Band has performed for Gala events at Gracie Mansion, as part of the Third Street Music School Settlement Artist Performance Se... more
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3. Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca

(25 Reviews)

Location:: Brooklyn, NY (283 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $1000-$10000 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Latin Band / African Band Newport News

* * * * BEST LATIN BAND Gigmasters Winner!! 2010, 2008 * * * * * * * * BEST LATIN ALBUM-2008 IMA Awards– (R)Evolucion * * * * *** JOSE CONDE- self titled was recently nominated for his 2nd IMA award in 2 categories, Best Latin Album and Best Poster Design. *** *** BABYGIRL the movie now debuting at Tribeca Film Fest uses 3 Jose Conde songs in the soundtrack in including the title... more
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4. Feelin IRIE

(14 Reviews)

Location:: New York, NY (289 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $350-$3500 per event
Member Since:: 2011
Category:: Steel Drum Band / African Band Newport News

Feelin IRIE means Feeling Good.. That's what I'm about .. making you feel good at your next Party, or event whatever it is , wherever.. Feelin Irie is a One man to 3 man band. Beach Island music at its core.. right from the Islands of Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and even some Buffet for all you parrot heads. We play steeldrums or what we call PAN, along Hawaiian Ukelele, World Music instruments fro... more
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5. AfriCarib

(8 Reviews)

Location:: Brooklyn, NY (282 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $400-$3500 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Steel Drum Band / African Band Newport News

The( 2008 )featured Steel Drum Band at the (US Open) , appeared in Law&Order (Criminal Intent in( 2010) we are a mix of Soca, Reggae, Calypso Steel Drum Band. We play in different Venues.Weddings, Cocktail hour, clubs, private parties. Co-operate functions, schools etc. We can be hired from 1 steel drummer to 10 pieces or more, according to your needs and budget.we will work with you till you a... more
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6. Seefari

(2 Reviews)

Location:: Dayton, OH (438 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $500-$5000 per event
Member Since:: 2010
Category:: Reggae Band / African Band Newport News

Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! This Internationally renowned Reggae/worldbeat recording artist has worked with musicians from all over the world - from Jamaica to Hawaii to Africa. The award-winning, chart-topping, critically-acclaimed SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generati... more
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7. Groove Gurus

Location:: Brooklyn, NY (285 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $250-$2500 per event
Member Since:: 2012
Category:: Steel Drum Band / African Band Newport News

Groove Guru's can accentuate your event with Ecclectic, tasteful, culturally diverse music from World Beat to Caribbean Pan Jazz Steeldrum to Aboriginal Australian to Zen-fusion music on Japanese, Chinese, SE Asian instrumentation. Perfect for Social occasions, Cultural Events, Art openings, Museum fundraising, Private events, Corporate events. Soulful intelligent music for a sophisticated cliente... more
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8. Speechless

Location:: Boston, MA (463 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $500-$5000 per event
Member Since:: 2012
Category:: Jazz Band / African Band Newport News

This is not your typical snoozy boring lounge act! A dynamic instrumental ensemble, SpeechLess packs a cool mix of pop, jazz, r&b, funk, blues, afro, latin, and world music. The group draws together some of the finest musicians from all over the world, many of whom shared a common ground: Berklee College of Music. The band members' diversity in culture and rich musical backgrounds contribute to th... more
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9. Raq The Casbah

Location:: Toledo, OH (491 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $400-$4000 per event
Member Since:: 2012
Category:: Cabaret Band / African Band Newport News

FULL BAND AND DANCER: "Raq the Casbah: A World Cabaret!" is an ensemble of live musicians, singer, and BELLYDANCER Leyla. We can perform both ALL Arabic & Mediterranean shows with all live music, song and belly dance, OR choose our cabaret/variety show which includes songs from literally around the globe: Polish polkas, songs in French, from Germany, Spanish, Irish, Portuguese, Russian, Afric... more
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10. Street Beat

Location:: New York, NY (289 mi. from Newport News)
Pay Range:: $500-$2500 per event
Member Since:: 2012
Category:: Brass Band / African Band Newport News

Award-winning, internationally acclaimed composer-trombonist Jeff Fairbanks leads STREET BEAT. Heavily influenced by the multiculturalism of NYC, this instrumental group builds on the brass music of various ethnic traditions -- namely Shout (Gospel), Banda (Mexican), and Klezmer. Fairbanks has taken familiar tunes from each tradition's songbook and arranged them in the band's unique, urban and e... more
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Please note these African Bands will also travel to Hampton, Norfolk, Rescue, Suffolk, Carrollton, Yorktown, Battery Park, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Smithfield, Seaford, Naxera, Virginia Beach, Isle Of Wight, Lackey, Bena, Gloucester Point, Achilles, Maryus, Hayes, Severn, Surry, Wicomico, Windsor, Ordinary, Ivor, Bavon, Elberon, Shadow

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