The Hot 8 Brass Band has spent three decades carrying the spirit of New Orleans to audiences around the world. Blending the traditional brass band sounds of their hometown with funk, hip hop, rap, and bounce music, the group has created a style that is both deeply rooted in tradition and unmistakably modern. Their energetic performances and genre crossing approach have earned international acclaim, including a Grammy Award for their contribution to Jon Batiste’s Album of the Year winner We Are at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, following a Grammy nomination for The Life & Times Of… The Hot 8 Brass Band.

 

Renowned for their electrifying live shows, Hot 8 Brass Band has shared stages and collaborated with artists including Jon Batiste, Blind Boys of Alabama, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def, and Mary J. Blige. Their celebrated recordings, including Vicennial, On The Spot, and Take Cover, showcase their ability to honor New Orleans musical traditions while pushing the sound forward with fresh interpretations of songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, and Marvin Gaye. As they celebrate their 30 Year Anniversary Tour, the band continues to honor the legacy of co-founder Bennie Pete while keeping the culture and musical heartbeat of New Orleans alive for future generations.

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