Ranky Tanky
Charleston quintet drawing on the Gullah music of the South Carolina Lowcountry, spirituals and children's game songs given jazz arrangements.
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About Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky takes its name from a Gullah phrase usually translated as "work it" or "get funky." The lineup brings together trumpeter Charlton Singleton, guitarist Clay Ross, bassist Kevin Hamilton and drummer Quentin Baxter with vocalist Quiana Parler, whose voice carries most of the songs. The players come from jazz, and the arrangements leave room for solos and loose grooves under melodies that were first sung on Sea Island porches and in praise houses.
Their second album, Good Time, won the Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album. Live, the band moves between slow, hymn-like spirituals and upbeat call-and-response numbers that invite the audience to clap and sing back.
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Questions about Ranky Tanky
What festivals is Ranky Tanky playing in 2027?
Ranky Tanky is booked at 1 festival we cover: Big Ears 2027.
Is Ranky Tanky playing Big Ears 2027?
Yes, Ranky Tanky is on the Big Ears 2027 lineup, April 1–4, 2027 at Downtown Knoxville, TN.
What kind of music does Ranky Tanky play?
Ranky Tanky plays blues, folk and gospel.