Basic Information

Label: Hyena Records
Management: MusicDish
Members: Rufus Cappadocia, Bethany Yarrow, Bonga Jean Baptiste, Yacouba Moumouni, Sheila Anozier

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Bethany & Rufus
Brooklyn, NY        Folk / Roots / Acoustic / World

Bio

Drawing from the roots music traditions of America, Niger, and Haiti; Bethany & Rufus with Yacouba Moumouni and Bonga Jean-Baptiste come together to create an unexpected tapestry, weaving the desert winds of Africa with Vodou traditions of the new world and the folk music of America.

Past Shows

Fri, Jan 15, 2010
Doors Open: 7:45 PM
Ages: All Ages
Tue, Dec 8, 2009
Doors Open: 9:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Paris, FR
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Ages: All Ages
New York, NY
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Brooklyn, NY
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Brooklyn, NY

Comments

Ben Aaron
Ben Aaron: "Linin' Track" is a great song, Bethany and Rufus! I wish the best of luck in your future of music, and have a good day! From a fellow folkie, ---Ben Aaron  Oct 18
ECKO SHOW
ECKO SHOW: i like,,  Jan 30
Gambirra
Gambirra: Keep the expression of your soul soaring! Bless Gambirra  Apr 13
Jeff Pailer
Jeff Pailer: "IRAQ" was mind-blowing!!Great music/performance/synergy...kudos to the ensemble. Glad I found you. Jeff  Jan 07
Suzanne Falk
Suzanne Falk: I received an email regarding your band and I love your music. When you get a chance maybe you could listen to my music. I go by Suzanne Falk. I live on Long Island and would like to know when you play out so I can give ...  Jan 06
Vijaya Garuda
Vijaya Garuda: Thanks, this is a new sound to me and a hot one at that, alive and inspiring. Especially interested in the fantastic cello style. Vijaya Garuda.  Nov 16
Bethany & Rufus
Bethany & Rufus: The Bethany and Rufus Roots Quartet’s newly released EP “Live À Fip” is no longer out of your reach! Though the CD was released on the Daqui Records label only in Europe on October 22nd, it can be purchased online and shi...  Oct 29
Blue Copper
Blue Copper: I dig your music...=)  Oct 28
Jen Reilly
Jen Reilly: Hey there, you have a lovely smooth voice, and adventureous themes-very bluesy! Thanks so much for sharing :P  Sep 28
J B Butterfield
J B Butterfield: love your music! will u reccommend mine?  Sep 01

Press

“This is American music that reaches out to invite and include so much more. Most of the songs have a sad undercurrent and yet at the hands of these two artists they emerge as shining songs for a new time.”
—  ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Chart Position

Folk charts
for Brooklyn, NY.

Artist Stats

Fans: 5,558
Song Plays: 1,443
Visits: 4,871
Video Plays: 68
Widget Hits: 655,965

Status

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