Euphonia Balkan and Brass Festival

Fronted by powerhouse Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Nee Nee Rushie, The Big Takeover’s infectious horn-powered sound performs original music that is rooted in and reverent to Jamaican reggae, rocksteady, and ska. Devotees of Desmond Dekker and the old school, The Big Takeover crosses lines and blends traditions like global pop fusionists. Their arrangements and hooks connect with the spirit of Motown and the sophistication of 21st century retro soul and R&B revival.

The Big Takeover have shared the stage with:
- The Wailers
- Toots & The Maytals
- Sister Sparrow & Dirty Birds
- Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
- The Meditations
- English Beat
- Jefferson Starship
- Pete Seeger
- John Brown’s Body
- The Slackers
- Beres Hammond
- Sister Nancy
- & many more.

“The Big Takeover’s sound channels melodic, big band arrangements of 60s and 70s soul music, with high-energy grooves of popular Jamaican music.” – NYSmusic

“Think back to the Desmond Dekker era of Jamaican pop and you’re on the right track. But the Big Takeover would be equally at home in the Motor City — especially if the Spinners and the Slackers magically ended up on the same bill.” – Pulse