Diplomats of Sound is a creative & independent booking agency, driven by a desire to push the boundaries of new music and trusted to provide music with passion & integrity. We work on interesting and unique musical projects with bespoke strategies & solutions covering artist representation, event production, event programming and talent buying.
New Artists
Ozomatli
The 23-year history of Ozomatli notably contains many firsts for culture and music at large. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Los Angeles six-piece consistently breaks boundaries with an uplifting and uniquely multi-cultural American, Latino and world style. Among many historic firsts, Ozo stands out as “the first band to visit Burma,” “the first contemporary western band … Continue reading Ozomatli
Bombino
“The singer and guitarist Bombino emerges from the dunes of the Sahara with his desert folk dancing in the flames. Absolutely magical.”- Les Inrockuptibles (France) ” It wasn’t a guitar hero’s display of technique for self-glorification; it was terse bits of guidance and exhortation, sharp nudges, a few glints of steel shown as necessary. It was … Continue reading Bombino
Vieux Farka Toure
“The son of the late Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure, inherited his dad’s dazzlingly fluid phrasing but clearly also digs the fiery African blues rock of bands like Tinariwen. Here, he joins American peers for a crossover set that slays” — Rolling Stone “…original guitar music of such fluidity, technique, rhythmic invention, and passion, that … Continue reading Vieux Farka Toure
Stanley Clarke
With over 40 albums, four-time Grammy® Award-winner Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status. Born in Philadelphia, Clarke has been a constant force of nature in American music since the early 1970s with the success of the jazz-fusion group Return To Forever. During his 45+ year career, he has collaborated with Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Art … Continue reading Stanley Clarke
Rebirth Brass Band
“Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. stunning.” -@flea333 Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers via Twitter “…saw the Rebirth Brass Band playing at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street, and it changed my life. It … Continue reading Rebirth Brass Band
Sly5thAve
“Sly5thAve keeps on delivering”— THE FADER “He’s transformed Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe,” Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” and even Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk” into lush instrumental versions” – NOISEY “Tall, gallant and bittersweet, Sly and his ClubCasa Chamber Orchestra once again tease out depth and nuance from pop glitz.”—INDIE SHUFFLE “He’s … Continue reading Sly5thAve
Sister Nancy
Sista Nancy is known to the world as the first female dancehall DJ and was described as being a “dominating female voice for over two decades” on the dancehall scene. Sista Nancy’s 1982 hit Bam Bam is arguably the most sampled and remixed Reggae track of all time and celebrated it’s 35th anniversary in 2017. Sista Nancy has … Continue reading Sister Nancy
Spragga Benz & Friends
Born Carlton Grant, Spragga Benz hails from Jamaica and has been an icon of the local dancehall culture since the early 90s. He made his first appearance onto the scene as an assistant DJ for Ricky Villa and the La Benz Sound System. It didn’t take long before he had the chance to put some … Continue reading Spragga Benz & Friends
MEUTE
MEUTE is a Techno Marching Band – a dozen drummers and horn players from Hamburg/Germany who fulfil the job of a dj with their acoustic instruments. The archaic combination of brass and drums forms the basis of a new genre that combines hypnotic, driving techno with expressive brass band music. MEUTE frees electronic music from … Continue reading MEUTE
Maddison McFerrin
An “understated, compelling testament to the power and dexterity of the human voice.” -Pitchfork, May 2018 Madison McFerrin is a singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. In December 2016, her solo debut EP, Finding Foundations: Vol. I, introduced her soulful take on a cappella to the world. Critics and crowds quickly took note. Leading up to … Continue reading Maddison McFerrin
Szun Waves
Sometimes in improvised music there can be a distance between listener and players, a sense you’re sitting back and admiring their interplay and abstraction – but with Szun Waves’ second album, you’re right in there with them, inside the playing, experiencing the absolute joy the three musicians feel as they circle around each other, exploring … Continue reading Szun Waves
Mr. Vegas
From “Heads High” (1998) to the newest “Party Tun Up” (2013), Mr. Vegas has assembled an unshakable string of international classic reggae and dancehall releases including Billboard hits highlighting his career progression for the last two decades. To have a single with an ICONIC Multi-Platinum POP artist is the dream of most Jamaican recording artists. … Continue reading Mr. Vegas
No BS! Brass
Richmond, Virginia’s NO BS! Brass take the traditional New Orleans brass ensemble into uncharted territory, fearlessly combining elements of James Brown, John Coltrane, Michael Jackson and Led Zeppelin. Trained in the conservatory and hardened in the garage, No BS! Brass have performed at Ottawa Bluesfest, Festival d’Ete, NYC Winter JazzFest, Nelsonville Fest, Lockn, Ohio River … Continue reading No BS! Brass
Brass Against The Machine
Remember when Rage Against the Machine released the “Sleep Now in the Fire” music video in 2000 that predicted Trump as president? Turns out, Rage Against the Machine’s music is more relevant now than ever. That’s why we’ve formed Brass Against the Machine, a NYC-based brass band covering rage and other protest music — because … Continue reading Brass Against The Machine
Les Amazones d’Afrique
The first all-female supergroup of West Africa, the collective Les Amazones d’Afrique, is an event for world music. Whether they are undisputed stars or well-kept secrets, the musicians involved in this project are all among the most acclaimed voices in West African music: Kandia Kouyaté, Mamani Keita, Rokia Koné, Mariam Doumbia (of Amadou and Mariam), … Continue reading Les Amazones d’Afrique
Hannah Williams & the Affirmations
Hannah Williams is a whirlwind of soul, love, lust and anger that leaves behind tatters of whichever stage she graces. Following Amy Winehouse and Adele, she’s a British soul singer here to change the shape of popular music for the better, and she’s backed by an outstanding crew of the finest musicians the UK has to … Continue reading Hannah Williams & the Affirmations
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