THE SOUL REBELS are an eight-piece New Orleans brass powerhouse known for pushing the city’s musical tradition forward, blending funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, rock and pop into an explosive sound all their own.
From New Orleans streets to some of the world’s biggest stages, The Soul Rebels have performed and collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists including Ed Sheeran, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Metallica, Green Day, Katy Perry, DMX, G-Eazy, Robert Glasper, Talib Kweli, Big Freedia, Robin Thicke, Macy Gray and many more.
In 2025, the band performed during the Super Bowl LIX pregame celebration in New Orleans and later joined Ed Sheeran in the French Quarter for the first-ever live performance of his hit “Azizam,” leading a New Orleans-style street procession that captured worldwide attention.
The Soul Rebels have been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, TED, and in major film and television projects, including original music for Disney’s Haunted Mansion and the hit film Girls Trip.
With a reputation for world-class musicianship, high-energy performances and fearless collaborations, The Soul Rebels continue to carry the sound and spirit of New Orleans around the globe—honoring the tradition while constantly redefining what a brass band can be.