Don Was - NOMO - "Nu Tones"

[avirtualmusician]

Yoko Ono is Playing? She's looks like so hiiiiiiighhhhhhhhh

[TheSebsteele]

Really groovy shit.

[johnmaguire2013]

Saw them last night at Top of the Park. Awesome.

[dagharr2]

baritone looks like he's trying to vibrato the tone with his hand. i do the same stuff, as i am a converted string player. it's just automatic. or maybe he's just getting really excited. probably both. thanks nomo.

[siouxhatpin]

Going tonight to see these peeps at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Can't wait now Ive seen this.

[ZombieInvasion5446]

thats some mighty fine kalimba

[Hexxigonxx]

Gotta say.... I don't know HOW I found this song today. But I'm glad I did :D

[LostHighwayRambler]

just caught you in Memphis @ the Minglewood, incredible show, you have a new fan, loved it

[bmarkism]

This shit is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PERIOD. This will brighten any night~!

[bryanxbeast]

got to see these guys live at bonnaroo 08, what a show! they rocked harder than any headliner did, that tent was jumpin!! great music NOMO ROCKS

[joperrot]

Mind blowing. Absolutely, incredibly, undeniably mind blowing.

[pyxiqueen]

Jamie Register on Bass - meow.

[marcusparks]

Holy Bari solo!!!

[ROCKpilot590]

cool what is that little thumb mox called it sounds so cool

[boffo67]

@ROCKpilot590

It's called a kalimba, a very old African instrument.  NOMO's lead guy makes and sells the electrified version they use. You can also hear another amped up kalimba on the Congotronics discs.

[MicroNuggets]

Ubiquity groups are sounding a bit too much alike these days.

Not feeling this totally, not bad.

[timkillzu]

best band i've heard in a long long time

[fathomdj]

fabulous music ..people dont even get exposed to this flavor in america a shame!

[boffo67]

@fathomdj

Er, what? They're from Michigan.

[bangondedrumallday]

OMG, Newton Concert Band, Newton, NJ, on the big drum? Where are these guys playing? I grew up around there. Sparta, specifically. NOMO, you all ROCK! amazing sounds with homemade-looking (?) and other interesting percussion, awesome horns and just awesome sound.

[Musenge]

It's awesome man....

[deejayedo]

amazing

[gramcanyon]

Is that Don Was lurking in the background?

[SaronJoy]

LOVE the groove. Hey if these guys ever want a singer Im there for them!!! There's just something about a rich smooth velvety voice and tribal riddems.

[mikkomou]

as soon as the bassline begins, you will know - thats a black man on the bass.

[drotis]

@mikkomou that's a black woman. check out jamie register and the glendales.

[perrosdemaiz]

so fucking good.

[Tko788]

Wow. Just wow. So f**kin amazing its just.... wow.

[chechenitso]

Wow That guy MUST be good at gaming!

look at his thumbs!

[MeggieCMeggieDooo]

I wonder if that guys thumbs hurt!?!? :-0

[rtjohn1]

My band has opened for these guys once already and get to do it again on Dec. 4th at Mac's Bar in Lansing MI. They're awesome to see live.

[sidewaysinfinity8]

WOW!!! This is making miss Michigan!! Why didn't I know about these guys when I lived there?!?!?

[CharacterZero56]

SIIIIIIIIIIICKKKKKKKK!!!!!

[MrDrRobotsSr]

Agghh. They're playing super close by tomorrow, but it's an 18+ show. Damn my not being 18 and or up.

[DRAD1992]

I saw them for free. Hehe.

[BionicBuddhaX]

Seeing them tonight at the El Mocambo! Can't wait!

[samfm]

CANNOT FUCK with that horn section!!!!! A2 STAND UP!

[spinaltapspinal]

why the band named Nomo?

[juliangairaud]

Lindo!!!!

[energeticagent]

does anybody know the notes he's playing on the kalimba? i got the special effect down, just need the notes.

[alamocityhunter]

it's an African "Thumb Piano" but what makes that particular one special is that is has a pick up. to infinity and beyond!!

[DRAD1992]

fool

[vcshort1]

what instrument is that?

[vcshort1]

KALIMBA

[Makohaitani]

Seeing them tonight. :D

[moby6002]

THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!

[McLeod54]

This band is awesome live

[elmorroco]

pinga de banda ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[HollywoodWags]

Just absolutely annoying.

[smeezh]

oh man my friend got this at a used CD store a long time ago and i love them! they're like a funky version of steve reich

[krushpark12345]

lexie is very  idk

[LovesAFire]

I saw these guys live in some place in ohio at two in the morning. Best experience ever.

[extremesushirolling]

its the perfect blend of funk and ska

i love it!!

fuck you emoshinji!

[emoshinji]

THIS FUCKIN SUCKS

[LovesAFire]

XD what a douchebaggggg

[ayresmsv]

simply enveloping! one hello of brasil

[Hongitos69]

wicked!!!!!!!!!1

[dagnut]

EXCELLENT

[tailsfins]

They folks are awesome! Hope you all come back to Seattle soon.

[dagnut]

back again ...this is just magic

[0lfo]

i love it!

[dagnut]

incredible.

[StoneJone007]

I love Antibalas for their messages and music, but these guys are whoopin ass on the music tip BOYEEEEEE!!!!!!

[joebartone]

I bought all three records from ITunes. This is am important band for me. It brings instrumental music back into the hands of the average person. It is folk music and jazz. It is art of the Nieve and it is good. I can't spread the word enough. Please keep going.

[20ATL07]

One of the best birthday presents I have gotten yet was to see them in Atlanta on my birthday. I posted their video for anyone who is on the fence about seeing them live...

[skurfntx]

They played in Austin, TX 2 nights ago and I have to say it was the best show I've seen all year (and that's saying a lot coming from the Live Music Capital of the World) and they're the best new band I've listened to in an even longer time! Great show and hope to see 'em again in Austin!

[timjmoran]

I TOTally agree.. just caught them at Wicker Park fest SAT.(yesterday) and they rocked the Haus...er, Street!One of the freshest things I have heard in some time..and I almost kicked my self in the azz,as I didn't get there in time to hear their whole set! Man..

that horn lineup(whilst rather unusual, with

2 trumpets and a Bari sax) really kicks some butt. Lovin' the Kalimba put thru a distorted amp, too!Almost sounds like a Rhodes! NOMO..

PLEASE come back to Chicago SOON !!

[ubertron]

i am telling you right now, i am pissed off my face with headphones on my head, with this at full volume and it fucking rocks, i am on my own, drunk, and i am having a fucking amazing time, so there it is, this is the best band i ve heard for ages, and i spend my life looking for new stuff cause i m a saddo, so mates, you absolutely rock and i m going to drdrink a homebrew in your honour .

[0lfo]

well, minus the drunk/bad words, i totally agree with you!

[gldphish]

@ubertron

This band sounds a lot better sober, dude. But enjoy your solvent abuse.

[unfretted2]

Hey in Vancouver Aug10. Thanks Nomo, you've made my summer even better now!

[djyuga74]

Music is the Weapon... Afrobeat saves the world!!!

[Thselectah]

Wicked!

[rapmaniacz]

Awesome!

[Alias0078]

NOMO is awesome! They are playing at Top of the Park in Ann Arbor on July 4th.

[2raloo]

Fresh 2008 music.

Thanks for posting.

[fergsgref]

Come to Newfoundland

[JeweliaKittie81]

Oh, Elliot...what a fantastic band you have. Miss you guys!

[washtubbass]

Sweet Sweet Sweet Sweet Sweet!

[VanHoorelbeke]

I saw them tonite in colorado,didnt know they were from Ann Arbor-Iam from Detroit, and a keyboard player. They didnt impress me at all, if you like loud ,brassy wierd music,see them. It is worse than albert ayler.I go back to mo Jo boogie band.Utube the "Sun messengers" for somr real funk!

[johner74]

You obviously don't know your ass from your elbow. If it wasn't for afro beat ( which is the main influence of Nomo ) there would be no "real funk". "Loud"? ""Brassy"? What kind of Funk do you listen to if loud and brassy pisses you off. Moron!!!!

[VanHoorelbeke]

No use calling me names, they just aint my thing! The Baritone player is great. I listen to Grover, Lonnie Liston Smith, Hubert Laws, Bobbi Humphrey, Gabor Szabo and many others.I took piano lessons from Earl "chunk of funk" Van Dyke of Motown fame! Check the Funk Brothers out?

[pattycakes12]

dope shit - just stumbled upon a record a few dyas ago and havent turned it off

[johnmcboston]

looking forward to catching you guys in beantown next week!

[souldefiance108]

la boa música!!

[LoscarAffonso]

VERY COOL! CONGRATULATIONS!

[smradZpokru]

what is the thing he is plaing these strange sounds on

[SensoryOssuary]

electric kalimba, i think

[itzSommyJr]

mbira, actually

[itzSommyJr]

Oh, and on this, it's run through a Tubescreamer and a reissue Deluxe Reverb.

I saw these guys about two years ago; great, great show.

[mrleechie]

very cool maannn!

[theqinline]

cool.