BAMBU BROTHERS

BAMBU BROTHERS is the new project by Dub Gabriel and Multi-Media Mercenary Kerac.Dub Gabriel is no stranger to Dub, World and Electronic music. As a member of Qaballa Steppers,Baraka Orchestra, and Samsara Soundsystem, in addition to his successful solo albums, he has proven himself as a leader in this hybrid genre. He has performed around the world--from the United Nations in New York to Opera Houses in Berlin—and has been featured in numerous publications including Billboard, XLR8R, Paste, Interview, Global Rhythm, and Wire. His latest solo album, “Bass Jihad”(Azra Records), entered the CMJ World Music Radio Charts in the top 10 and remained there for over 2 months.Kerac is a professional photographer, DJ and producer. A self-proclaimed citizen of the world, he was born in New Zealand, is of Lebanese descent, and has called New York home for the past decade. Kerac’s music is heavily influenced by his nomadic lifestyle. He has spent over fifteen years traveling the arid expanses of North Africa and the Middle East, the mountains, jungles and archipelagos of South East Asia and India, as well as the ethnic enclaves of Jamaica and Latin America. His photographs have been featured in numerous magazines including Conde Nast Traveler, Islands and Men’s Journal. Kerac was a resident DJ at New York’s Kush Lounge, and also appeared on Dub Gabriel’s last solo album, Bass Jihad .Together as Bambu Brothers they bring together Middle Eastern, Indian and African traditions with Dub Sensibility, Brooklyn Back Bone and vintage keys such as Moogs, Clav’s, B3’s, MS-20’s and others to inspire you to shake your ass, even if you’re not sure what your listening to. Put the CD in and turn it up, as the Bambu Brothers invite you to listen!