Galactic

Drawing upon the vibrant funk, R&B, and jazz of their native New Orleans, Galactic craft jam-based grooves that pay homage to tradition while pushing the sonic envelope, incorporating electronic, hip-hop, and global rhythmic textures. Emerging in the mid-'90s, the group built upon the influence of bands like the Meters and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, as well as iconic R&B artists like Maceo Parker and Parliament, a sound they displayed on albums like 1996's Coolin' Off and 2000's Late for the Future. Ever interested in cross-pollinating their sound, they continued to evolve, e...