The Neville Brothers

The Profile

The Neville Brothers were a New Orleans R&B/soul group formed by brothers Aaron, Art, Charles and Cyril Neville, renowned for blending funk, gospel, jazz and roots sounds.

Formed in New Orleans, Louisiana; collaborated with producer Daniel Lanois on Yellow Moon (1989); known for socially conscious material like “Sister Rosa” and acclaimed covers of Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke.

Reviews praise The Neville Brothers’ genre-blending sound and the emotional power of Aaron Neville’s vocals. Yellow Moon (1989), produced by Daniel Lanois, is highlighted as a masterpiece with potent covers and social themes. Brother’s Keeper is celebrated as a warm, evocative continuation of their success. Overall sentiment is highly appreciative and admiring.