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- • Tank and The Bangas formed at a New Orleans open mic night called Liberation Lounge.
- • Hailing from New Orleans, their music embodies the city's vibrant, eclectic spirit.
- • Winning NPR's Tiny Desk Contest in 2017 catapulted them to national recognition.
- • Lead singer Tarriona 'Tank' Ball is also a published poet and visual artist.
- • They blend funk, soul, hip-hop, spoken word, and rock into a unique sound.
- • Their song "Boxes and Squares" features a whimsical stop-motion animation video.
- • They've collaborated with artists like Big Freedia, blending bounce with their sound.
- • Tank's powerful lyrics often address social justice and personal experiences.
- • The band earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2020.
- • Their music fosters inclusivity and celebrates individuality within the music community.
- • Tank and the Bangas formed at a New Orleans open mic night called Black Star Poetry.
- • Their Tiny Desk Concert win in 2017 catapulted them to national recognition.
- • The band blends spoken word, funk, soul, and hip-hop, defying easy genre labels.
- • Lead vocalist Tank's real name is Tarriona Ball, a New Orleans native.
- • They collaborated with Big Freedia on "Big," a track celebrating body positivity.
- • Their debut album, "Thinkgettythinkgettythinkgetty!," dropped independently in 2013.
- • The song "Boxes and Squares" features intricate wordplay and social commentary.
- • Tank's background in slam poetry heavily influences the band's lyrical style.
- • They were nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2020.
- • Tank and the Bangas embody New Orleans' vibrant, eclectic artistic spirit.
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