Alana Harper
Production Assistant Alana Harper joined Studio 360 in 2011. A writer and longtime public radio listener, Alana first developed an interest in radio while earning a master’s degree in arts journalism at Syracuse University. She ...
Gig Alerts: Galactic
Thursday, June 03, 2010
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Galactic
"Heart of Steel" (feat. Irma Thomas)
Playing at: Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg)
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The five guys in the New Orleans band Galactic started out playing funk inspired by fellow Big Easy acts such as the Meters and Dirty Dozen Brass Band. But as the group matured, the members found themselves drawing on hip-hop, blues, jazz and soul. This track, from Galactic's latest release Ya-Ka-May, sees the quintet teaming up with singer Irma Thomas, affectionately known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans." Thomas leads the way with husky soul while Galactic backs her with slinky, contemporary groove.
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