Artist description Three female vocalists backed by bass, drums, keys, sax, trumpet and percussion. Song-oriented groove music with a danceable beat, original melodies, and interesting lyrics.

Music Style Soul-jazz-latin-ska

Musical Influences Steely Dan, The Selecter, Joni Mitchell, Al Green, Thelonious Monk

Similar Artists Steely Dan, The Selecter, Joni Mitchell, Al Green

Artist History Founded by former members of Agent 99 (Shanachie Records), Thumper, and various jazz and world music groups. Five years on the New York music scene, playing at major venues and events

Group Members Dunia Best (lead vocals), Tristra Newyear (backing vocals), Emel Alper (backing vocals), Nikki Lewis (backing vocals), Todd Nocera (keys), Aram Sinnreich (fretless bass), Jesse Gilbert (alto sax and percussion), Mark Kaufman (tenor sax), John Sciarra (trumpet), Leslie Fourton (drums)

Instruments Female vocals, keys, fretless bass, drums, alto/tenor sax, trumpet, percussion

Albums No One Ever Said (1999), NYC (1998), Women of Ska 2 (Shanachie Records compilation)

Press Reviews "A post cocktail culture ska lounge act. . . imagine Jobim with a sharper rhythm section and an attitude" - NY Press ---- "Former Agent 99 singer Dunia Best's new project brings a samba/soul/jazz feel to a mellow ska sound. The harmonies of the vocals blend well with the beautiful melody lines. . . Spread the word about Brave New Girl!" - Bizarre Ink

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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