Tank and The Bangas
Biography
Tank and The Bangas is a New Orleans-based band that blends various music styles such as funk, soul, hip hop, and spoken word to create a unique sound. The band is led by vocalist and songwriter Tarriona “Tank” Ball who commands every performance with her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence. Formed in 2011, they gained nationwide recognition after winning the NPR Tiny Desk Concert in 2017. The band consists of a varying number of musicians but is typically around five, including Tank herself. Their critically acclaimed live performances are energetic and highly emotive, making them a must-see act.
Video & Press
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Album of the Year boygenius – The Record Record of the Year boygenius – Not Strong Enough Best Alternative Jazz Album Cory Henry – Live at the Piano Best R&B Album Emily King – Special Occasion Best Alternative Music Album boygenius – The Record Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Rickie Lee Jones – Pieces of […]
Tank and the Bangas Play an Electrifying Set From Their New LP, ‘Red Balloon,’ on ‘Live From My Den’
By Jem Aswad New Orleans quartet Tank and the Bangas are such a fun group of people that even over a zoom line from New York, we were all laughing our heads off within minutes. We’re just going to get the basics out of the way here and let you get straight to the video, because […]
The Evolution Of Tank And The Bangas’ Unique Voice
[NPR] By TALIA SCHLANGER Tank and the Bangas inside the World Cafe Performance Studio Makena Duffy/WXPN I’ll never forget the thrill of watching Tank and the Bangas‘ submission to NPR Music’s 2017 Tiny Desk Contest for the first time. The band leapt off the screen as joy and creativity personified and won as a unanimous favorite and it’s […]
Tank And The Bangas – From Tiny Desk to the Masses: An Artist Development Story That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen This Way
[Pollstar] By Deborah Speer Tank and the Bangas are living what seems an artist development fairytale come true. Their success story gives credence to the premise that there is no one path for artist development. After five years of self-booking and performing around their home base of New Orleans and the Southeast, the band’s manager […]