B*Side Players

The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the internationalcross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear,regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica,... More

The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the internationalcross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear,regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits ofCumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogaloo into the mix.  - San Diego Music Awards “Best World Music” (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012)   B*Side Players have toured and shared the stage with world-renown artist such as: James Brown, The Wailers, Los Van Van, Calle 13, Juanes, Aterciopelados, Cultura Profetica, Amigos Invisibles, Sergent Garcia, Ozomatli, Nortec, Molotov, La Ley, Slightly Stoopid, Ben Harper, War, Sheila E, Stanley Jordan, Poncho Sanchez, Fishbone,Toots & The Maytals. The B*Side Players have been laying down their own inimitable latin global funk since they came together in 1994.Their incendiary live shows have defined them as local favorites with 10 San Diego Music awards. Meanwhile their albums showcase a band with restless musical intelligence, effortlessly blending genres to fashion their own forward looking, latin flavored soul music. As an nine piece band the players are known for igniting crowds with their fiercerhythms and uplifting message of unity and consciousness. Meanwhile always keeping their focus on the politicalclimate of the world and nation. The B-Side Players are a living and breathing cultural art experience for the mind body and soul. Less