Produced by original Santana drummer/hero of Woodstock, Michael Shrieve. Includes a version of the Rolling Stones classic “Paint it Black,” as heard on NPR’s All Things Considered, as well as the ancient Arabic/Andalusian instrumental “Lamma Bada.” Brothers of the Baladi are five Americans who have been successfully bringing Middle Eastern and world music to the rest of the world so that both Westerners and natives from the various countries can enjoy, understand, and dance.

“The epithet ‘world beat’ can meet a lot of things these days, including synth-generated polyrhythms. Eye on the World and the Baladi are the real deal though—a fresh take on an ancient idea.” — The Beat

“Brothers of the Baladi convincingly weaves Middle Eastern and rock styles highlighted by unusually deep grooves by Michael Shreive, Michael Beach, and Tariq Banzi.” — Modern Drummer

“A sound that knows no borders.” — LA Times