big beet is a percussive quintet blending jazz, caribbean, brazilian, and afro-latin rhythms into a danceable, unified groove. anchored by drummer ben zweig and nyc’s global music scene, their electrified sound fuses collective improvisation with rich cultural influences. drum set is flanked by percussionists, keyboards, and bass, featuring the rhythm in the foreground as they create music for the body and soul.
“epic and groovy… elements of Caribbean, Latin, and African music…a spaceship full of dancing drums” – Illustrate Magazine
Read our recent feature from Summer Saturdays at Pearl Lee’s Washtub – “Good, clean, fun…a mix of soca and calypso music” – Wall Street Journal
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big beet plays 1st sundays at Radegast Hall in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. (Jan, Feb, March 2025 ) 3-6pm
Please join us for the afternoon, family friendly latin dance music and libations!
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