The Sons of Thunder bring the rich tradition of African-American Gospel music to their brass ensemble. Their spirit radiates through the brass, out of the horn, and to the people. Whether at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, or the Apollo Theater, this outstanding group has audiences on their feet.
Listeners hear influences from the far East and the Eastern Mediterranean.
From Central Asia Shashmaqam is a colorful and vibrant ensemble of Bukharan Jews from Central Asia who have brought with them an exotic and highly compelling musical tradition. Their instruments include the tar, tanbur, doire, clarinet, davvul, and accordion. The Bukharan sound world includes a panorama of musical genres and styles.