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"Born to a music-loving family, the critically acclaimed Neville Brothers grew up immersed in the sounds and culture of New Orleans. From sophisticated jazz to nascent r&b to raw funk, New Orleans's blended rhythms are reflected in the startlingly wide range of the brothers' musical styles. The result, like their native city, is a rich gumbo of flavors that constitute a miraculous and improbable unit: Art, with his keyboard wizardry; Aaron, whose angelic voice mirrors his deep religious sentiments; Charles, a spiritual seeker and jazz devotee; and Cyril, whose passion for deep soul music matches the intensity of his politics. Although each brother contributes a different sensibility to their collective sound, they have remained true to the musical roots that nurtured them.". "In The Brothers, each Neville, with unflinching candor, takes a turn telling his remarkable story: the early hits, the domestic dramas, the problems with drugs and the law, and the circuitous route to success. Along the way, the brothers tell the story of New Orleans culture as well - the birth of rhythm and blues, the folklore behind the fabulous Mardi Gras Indians, the painful racial climate in which they came of age, and the family love whose legacy is now a permanent part of our musical history."--BOOK JACKET.