{"id":316,"date":"2024-11-27T22:17:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T22:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/munarecords.nz\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2026-06-18T23:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:47:03","slug":"tropical-downbeat-orchestra","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/munarecords.nz\/index.php\/tropical-downbeat-orchestra\/","title":{"rendered":"TROPICAL DOWNBEAT ORCHESTRA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div style=\"background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/munarecords.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TDO-Flower-3-1.png&apos;);background-position:50% 0;background-size:auto;background-attachment:fixed;\" class=\"wp-block-group eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow has-background\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer eplus-wrapper\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc9fe2f9ace494c79203626c294dc40d\" style=\"color:#ff9f75;font-size:clamp(4.509rem, 4.509rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 9.152), 10rem);\">TROPICAL DOWNBEAT ORCHESTRA<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1417c5f6be7fde1e9a6de13c959da7a\" style=\"color:#ff9f75;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">FUNKY SOUL &amp; 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This seven-piece collective delivers their sound raw and direct.<br><br>Formed in the heart of Hawke\u2019s Bay, the band quickly became a cornerstone of the local music scene, building a devoted following through their residency gigs in Napier and Wellington and unforgettable marathon live shows. Their electrifying performances have lit up stages at iconic events like Waiheke Island Jazz, Toast Martinborough, Music Mountain Matakana, and Church Road Jazz, and they even scored the coveted opening slot for funk legends Tower of Power.<br><br>Their self-titled debut album, recorded live at Napier\u2019s Century Theatre in 2006, is a testament to the band\u2019s dedication to capturing the raw energy of their live performances. 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