26 Nov 2022

The Soul Rebels are bringing their New Orleans brass to Aotearoa

From Music 101, 2:30 pm on 26 November 2022

New Orleans brass band legends the Soul Rebels are due to hit New Zealand as part of Bluesfest next year.

This’ll be the first NZ tour for the eight piece band, who are renowned for their almighty stage presence and numerous explosive collaborations.

Soul Rebels

New Orleans brass band The Soul Rebels Photo: Supplied

The Soul Rebels have played with everybody from Metallica to Katy Perry, and on this tour they’re bringing along some heavyweights. Wu-Tang Clan founding member and frontman GZA, aka the Genius, hip hop master Talib Kweli, and the queen of New Orleans bounce Big Freedia.

Nick Tipping speaks with Lumar LeBlanc, founder and snare drum player from the Soul Rebels.

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The Soul Rebels play:

Auckland Trusts Arena 31 March 2023 - Tickets

Wellington TSB Arena 1 April 2023 - Tickets

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