Led by drummer Sunny Jain, Red Baraat delivers a riveting new sound that is coupled with an explosive stage performance and presence. Comprised of dhol (double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum slung over one shoulder), drumset, percussion, sousaphone, and 5 horns, Red Baraat melds the infectious North Indian rhythm Bhangra with a host of sounds, namely funk, go-go, Latin and jazz. The NYC-based group is quickly gaining fans across the world because of the experience they bring their audiences.
"Imagine a New Orleans street band playing Indian Bollywood tunes with a go-go beat — you can't? Then just listen, because your day is about to get better. It's a crazy blast of fun." -NPR, ALL SONGS CONSIDERED
"Red Baraat has been one of the New York music scene’s best-kept secrets." -NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
"Calling it a party doesn’t quite cut it. But when there’s no room to dance-or march, even that’s probably the best word." -RELIX
"Red Baraat have the locomotion of an army…they’re nonstop revelry for any light soul who can match their boundless energy." -THE VILLAGE VOICE