BUY CDs & other merch!
You can buy the new record, Yo Baba, directly from us. Also available: t-shirts, hats and the classic It's About Time and Uncut Roots discs.
Funkadesi named "Best World Music Group" by the Chicago Reader's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards
Thanks to the fans who voted - we just got the news today! Your continued support keeps us going!
Twice named "Most Outstanding Band" by the Chicago Music Awards
"This ideal party band ... also bears messages of togetherness ... The rhythms of Indian Ragas and reggae have striking similarities, while the Latin, African and contemporary funk that's spicing this one-sound, many-voices stew fits the all-world melange to a tee. Whatever your background, there's music here for you." -Geoff Chapman, Toronto Star
The 5-Time Winner of The Chicago Music Awards, FUNKADESI is capturing the attention of the U.S. and the rest of the globe. Funkadesi has been hailed by Time Magazine, and even caught the attention of U.S. Senator Barack Obama, who notes: "Funkadesi really knows how to get a crowd going. I can't say enough how energizing this band is. There's a lot of funk in that desi!"
Funkadesi proudly hails from Chicago, representing the diverse multi-ethnic communities within the city. What distinguishes Funkadesi as a group is each band member’s unique and uncompromised cultural/musical contribution merging to create one unifying sound and vision. With their not-to-be-missed live shows and visible racial and musical diversity, the band is ideally suited for festivals, nightclubs, world music concerts, weddings and commitment ceremonies, corporate events, as well children’s programs. Funkadesi’s one-world sound, roots-watering vision, and positive vibe make the band a unique and compelling musical force.
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Anti-Poverty event at Navy Pier
Saturday, September 6th
10am-5pm / Funkadesi at 4pm
SOLD OUT
more info
Wild Hare
Saturday, September 6th, 10pm
$15
3530 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL
more info
North Carolina CD Release
Saturday, September 13th, 8pm
$15/$10/$5 w/student ID
Long View Center
118 South Person St, Raleigh, NC
919-835-1868
more info
NYC CD Release
Hosted by Basement Bhangra
& S.O.B.'s South Asian Concerts
Thursday, September 18th, 9pm
$16/$13 w/website flyer/$5 before 8pm
S.O.B.'s, 204 Varick St (at Houston)
New York, NY
more info
Indo-U.S. Global Health Consortium
Saturday, September 20th, 5:30-11pm
$100 (dinner and entertainment)
Waterford Banquets
933 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, IL
more info
Winefest
Sunday, September 21st, 6-8pm
$25
3840 N Lincoln (at Berenice)
Chicago, IL
more info
Lotus Festival
Fri-Sat, October 3rd-4th, 10:30pm
Bloomington, IN
more info
Bangladesh Fundraiser
Drishtipat benefit double-bill with Arnob
Saturday, October 11th, 7-9:30pm
$100/$50/$25
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 N Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL
more info
Kids' Concert!
Sunday, November 16th, 12pm
$15 General Public/$13 Old Town School Members/$15 Seniors & Children
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
more info
Stay tuned for Funkadesi's 12th year Anniversary Shows in early December!!!
BUY CDs & other merch!
You can buy the new record, Yo Baba, directly from us. Also available: t-shirts, hats and the classic It's About Time and Uncut Roots discs.
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