“Home of the Brave” is the magical debut album from 2001 of the now renowned Martha Redbone. A smart song-led brew of soul, funk, pop, rock, traditional native music and jazz featuring Redbone’s golden voice and funky, soulful stylings.
“Stunning, ” said Billboard, “a sharply drawn, wonderfully human collection of material….The New York-based artist vamps, purrs, and belts amid a series of tightly woven arrangements that contrast raw soul with pop gloss… ’Underdog’ is the kind of song on which multi-platinum careers are built …. This woman is a true original; the kind of artist who sets trends, as opposed to following them.” AllMusicGuide raved “If there were any justice in the music business, this emotional powerhouse of a singer/songwriter would be up there on the charts. Perfect blend of the old and new”, while Music Connection wrote “An ingenious aural tapestry”, others have enthused “Superstardom might not be too far for Redbone, so obviously ready for the limelight. Smart and strikingly tight, Home Of The Brave is original and delightful.” BlueCoupe “This record basically came out of thin air and blew the many fine efforts also waiting for a review out of the proverbial water. The words and vocal intonation are so pure and open that this record really belongs in a higher class than most that come across my desk”, IndieMusic “The future of funk and soul” NYRock, “Makes your eyes sparkle, your hips move and a slow lazy smile creep across your face.” Dayton Impact Weekly “A diagram of the American dream, infused with equal parts folksy guitar strum, Hendrix swagger and Stevie Wonder funk..It will be unjust if this isn’t Redbone’s final area appearance as an unknown rather than a superstar” Pittsburgh City Paper
“Home of the Brave” has won numerous awards including the 2002 Native American Music Award for Best Debut Artist and the inaugural Indian Summer Music Festival Award for Album of the Year in 2004 and since it’s wholly independent release Martha has gone on to perform all over the country and now internationally in 2006, With memorable appearances at many music festivals : the 2004 and 20005 New Orleans Jazz Festival, LEAF 2006, Indian Summer 2003 and 2006, Celebrate Brooklyn 2005, Belize Music Festival 2006, Planet Indigenous Toronto 2004, BAM RnB Fest 2003, One World Music Fest 2004, Alaska Fest 2004, the Denver Bronco’s Invesco Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the North American Indigenous Games 2006, two Gathering of Nations, Powwows from Yuma, AZ to Ute, CO, Philadelphia, MI to Cherokee, NC, Lac Viuex MI to Marksville LA, Minneapolis, MN to Santa Fe, NM and prestigious clubs Joe’s Pub, Mass Moca, Stephen’s Talkhouse, SOB’s, Ronnie Scots, the Jazz Café , Canal Opus, the Temple Bar from NYC to London to Paris to LA.
Her live show is described as “Nothing less than spectacular…scintillating, mind blowing, music expanding songs…clearly in a league of her own.” Amsterdam News, “Redbone’s performances are nonstop high-energy affairs featuring soulful Big Sky vocals and ecstatic dancing seasoned by the tightest, funkiest band imaginable. “ News From Indian Country “. In our opinion Martha Redbone deserves Alicia Keys level success. She has the deep funk to back up her soul queen image and live she brings a groove heavy power-house of a band” Time Out NY
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Also check out Martha’s newest album “SKINTALK”.
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