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SUMMARY:New Glass Studio in Old Fort
DESCRIPTION:Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios in Old Fort\, NC\, kicks off the grand opening of the newly designated Design Glass Studio for learning. Equipment includes a glass kiln\, cutting room\, hand tools\, and supplies needed for independent study. The October stained-glass classes include a Moravian Star and a Star Suncatcher. Learn how to fuse glass with classes on glass tiles and a beautiful woodland tree ambiance light. Each month\, new classes will be offered\, and information can be found on the Arrowhead Art Gallery & Studios website at arrowheadart.org
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/new-glass-studio-in-old-fort/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
DESCRIPTION:The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment\, raise awareness\, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction\, incarceration\, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. \nCraft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.  \nThis exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017\, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship\, professional development\, and a $5\,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition. \nOn view February 27\, 2026–September 27\, 2026
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-itarianism-community-action-through-craft/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T123000
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SUMMARY:Mellow Vinyasa at HapBE Valley Equine & Wellness Farm
DESCRIPTION:Taught on our serene 800-square-foot yoga deck overlooking the horses and majestic Western North Carolina mountains\, this 75-minute mindful\, medium-paced Vinyasa class offers a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience. If inclement weather class is taught in the big barn. \nDesigned to awaken your energy while maintaining a steady\, accessible pace\, this practice offers a balanced workout that strengthens\, engages both muscles and fascia\, and revitalizes.  In Sanskrit\, “Vinyasa” means “special placement\,” reflecting the intentional movement and connection with the breath that forms the foundation of this practice. With flowing sequences and moments of guided meditation\, each posture invites you to deepen your awareness and presence.  Through mindful transitions\, meditative pauses\, and the perfect interplay of effort and ease\, you’ll create space to connect deeply with yourself and the present moment. Ideal for those seeking a dynamic yet calming practice\, this class will leave you refreshed\, centered\, and peacefully energized—all while surrounded by the natural beauty and serenity of our breathtaking environment and the energy of the herd.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/mellow-vinyasa-at-hapbe-valley-equine-wellness-farm/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Adults!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Adult Art classes are taught by Gallery Instructors who volunteer their time as a way to thank the community and share their love of Art! \nClass meets on the second Sunday of each month from 2:00 – 4:00\nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-adults/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T160000
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SUMMARY:Free Art Class for Kids!
DESCRIPTION:The Free Art Class for kids happens on the first Sunday of every month from 2 pm to 4 pm.  The classes use different media and are taught by volunteer artists who want to share their love of Art with others! \nAll supplies will be provided.\nJoin us for an afternoon of fun and learning! \nMUST REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE CLASS
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/free-art-class-for-kids/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Gallery and Studios\, 77 Catawba Ave.\,\, Old Fort\, 28762
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arrowhead Artists &amp%3B Artisans League":MAILTO:galleryarrowheadart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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SUMMARY:FACES  by Lois Simbach
DESCRIPTION:From Nefertiti to the Mona Lisa to Warhol’s Marilyn – Faces – especially women’s faces\,\nhave always been a focal point for artists.\nBecause of my fashion background\, I appreciate the unique beauties of my era and town.\nHere are my latest works.\nAcrylic on 140 lb. watercolor paper – framed.\nTwo month solo painting exhibit on the walls of ZUMA coffee & gallery\, Marshall\, NC
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/faces-by-lois-simbach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
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SUMMARY:Simply Charmed - Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:**Show up at Ignite Jewelry Studios anytime between 11pm and 3pm to make your charms! \nThis is the perfect way to spend a part of your day while visiting our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio and gallery. Come stamp and hammer a charm to your liking! Choose from more than 60 styles of metal stamps and a variety of jewelers hammers to complete your charm. You will start with a rectangular brass base\, (or upgrade to sterling silver in a variety of shapes and styles) then choose your silver accent piece\, and finally a gemstone of choice. After a quick demo by the instructor you can spend the next 45 minutes to complete your masterpiece. \nOur magnetic tumbler will polish your piece to perfection and you have an option of some finishing patinas as well. Upgrade to earrings\, make additional pendants for friends etc. \n$45 Base Price includes a brass charm\, gemstone drop\, jump ring\, and base metal chain. (Some silver upgrades available for additional cost and additional pieces may be purchased to make gifts\, extras\, etc!) \nThis is family friendly\, kid friendly ages 6 and up (but the littles will need help with the hammering)\, and a great rainy day or indoor activity in downtown Asheville! \nThis event occurs every Wednesday from Jul 1\, 2026 to Jul 29\, 2026.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/simply-charmed-drop-in-5/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T123000
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SUMMARY:Pebble Stacker Rings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ignite’s metalsmithing studio where you’ll make a set of 3 gold fill and silver rings (or all silver) in this jewelry workshop. The instructor will walk you through all the steps\, including soldering with a torch\, so you will leave with a complete set of rings made to size. \nAges 12 and up welcome! \nThis is a Weekly Recurring Event\nRuns from Jul 3\, 2026 to Jul 31\, 2026 and happens every:\nFridays:	10:00am – 12:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/pebble-stacker-rings-workshop/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T144500
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
CREATED:20260516T150343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T185259Z
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SUMMARY:Multi-Charm Necklace
DESCRIPTION:This combo of both our Simply Charmed and Enamel a Charm is the perfect way to experience a few styles of jewelry making and leave with a multi-charm necklace. This is also perfect for larger groups\, bridesmaids parties\, and team building. It includes a brass and silver charm of your choosing\, plus a sterling silver chain. \n$105 includes a a silver charm to stamp and a silver charm to enamel plus a sterling silver chain
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/multi-charm-necklace/
LOCATION:Ignite Jewelry Studios\, 191 Lyman Street\, Suite #262\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Jewelry Studios":MAILTO:info@ignitejewelrystudios.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
CREATED:20260212T225215Z
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SUMMARY:CAMP: Royal knights and fairy lights - July 20-24
DESCRIPTION:✨ THE ROYAL KINGDOM! Summer Camp – Full Day or Half Day (ages 4–7) ✨\nLet it go — and step into a world filled with brave heroes\, daring adventurers\, magical kingdoms\, and powerful royals! ❄️👑🦁\nThis exciting week brings together your child’s favorite characters from Frozen and beyond — including queens\, princes\, wizards\, beasts\, snowmen\, mermaids\, pirates\, and more.  \nCampers will: \nLearn songs and scenes inspired by royal adventures inspired by movies and Broadway hits such as Frozen\, Cinderella\, Beauty and the Beast\, Aladdin\, Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid \nPlay imagination-filled creative games \nLearn basic choreography and movement for storytelling \nDo royal crafts as a souvenir\, props or part of the showcase\nShare their characters and scenes during Friday’s Showcase! \nFull-day campers will have lunch\, extra crafts and often a movie in the afternoon after the half-day kids leave\n🗓 Camp Dates: July 20-24\n🕘 Camp Hours:\nFull Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nOR\nHalf Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n🎬  Showcase: Friday at 11:30am for both full and half-day camps — don’t miss it! \n💲 Price:\nFull Day: $340 (rises to $360 on March 1)\nHalf Day: $195 (rises to $215 on March 1) \nThis camp is inspired by Broadway musicals and is not affiliated with or endorsed by its creators or rights holders.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/camp-royal-knights-and-fairy-lights-july-20-24/
LOCATION:Asheville Junior Theater\, 174 Bradley Branch Rd\, Arden\, 28704
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ORGANIZER;CN="asheville junior theater":MAILTO:info@ashevillejuniortheater.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T133019Z
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SUMMARY:CAMP: Triple Threat: Advanced Performance Intensive - July 20-24
DESCRIPTION:✨ Elements of the Stage Master Class – Advanced Performance Intensive for Serious Performers (ages 12-18) ✨ \n✨This is deep-dive performance intensive is designed for serious young actors ready to push beyond the basics and explore the full spectrum of stagecraft. Campers will train with industry professionals in combat\, improv\, choreography\, and vocal technique while honing their character development and scene work for richer\, more nuanced performances. \nCampers will: \nLearn stage combat skills and then write a scene where conflict occurs and is resolved with stage combat\nLearn elements of improv to think fast\, stay present\, and make bold choices—skills that instantly strengthen scripted scene work.\nLearn 32 bars of choreography from various dance styles to build versatility\, coordination\, and confidence\nLearn stylized vocal techniques for a wide range of genre mastery. Examples include opera\, A Capella\, jazz\, cabaret and more\nDive into character development and scene study to teach performers how to analyze a script\, uncover character motivations\, and make intentional acting choices that bring stories to life.\nIndustry professionals will lead each area of focus on a given evening.  \n🗓 Dates: July 20-24 \n🕘 Hours: 3:30-8:30pm\n🎬 No end-of-the-week Showcase because the focus here is on learning and the process\, not the end result \n💲 Price: $325; increases to $345 on April 1 \nThis Master class performance intensive is for focused and dedicated performers looking to broaden their acting\, singing and dancing skills and gain vital tools for more advanced and nuanced performances.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/camp-triple-threat-advanced-performance-intensive-july-20-24/
LOCATION:Asheville Junior Theater\, 174 Bradley Branch Rd\, Arden\, 28704
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ORGANIZER;CN="asheville junior theater":MAILTO:info@ashevillejuniortheater.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
CREATED:20260609T155655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T230816Z
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SUMMARY:Fabulous Fables Creative Arts Camp / Rising 1st–2nd Grades
DESCRIPTION:Step into the timeless world of Aesop’s fables in this imaginative arts integration camp for rising 1st and 2nd graders! Campers will bring classic stories to life through creative drama\, movement\, visual art\, and playful performance while exploring themes of kindness\, teamwork\, perseverance\, and problem-solving. Young artists will create simple costumes and art projects inspired by favorite tales\, build confidence through storytelling and collaborative play\, and prepare for a fun final sharing that celebrates their creativity and hard work.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/fabulous-fables-creative-arts-camp-rising-1st-2nd-grades/
LOCATION:Wortham Center for the Performing Arts\, 18 Biltmore Ave.\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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SUMMARY:RENT - Flat Rock Playhouse - 7/24-8/15
DESCRIPTION:Thirty years ago\, RENT ignited Broadway like a lightning bolt — a raw\, raucous\, Pulitzer Prize–winning love letter that gave voice to the misfits\, the rebels\, the ones who loved without permission.  Three decades later\, its fire still burns. \nIn the East Village\, a patchwork of outsiders fight to create and survive in a city that’s forgotten them. They turn struggle into art and fear into defiance. Through loss\, love\, and the noise of the city\, they find strength together in the face of adversity.  \nBased on Puccini’s masterpiece\, La Bohème\, and fueled by its electric rock score and unflinching humanity\, RENT is one of the most influential musicals of the 20th century\, reimagined this season with the bold artistry of Flat Rock Playhouse. Join the revolution. No Day But Today. \nEvent Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/rent-flat-rock-playhouse-7-24-8-15/
LOCATION:Flat Rock Playhouse\,  2661 Greenville Highway\, Flat Rock\, NC\, 28731\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
CREATED:20260510T233302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T014235Z
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SUMMARY:Street Photography:  Capturing the Drama of Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to take better pictures of people? This class is a digital photography workshop designed for beginner to intermediate photographers who are looking to enhance their skills and comfort behind the camera. Each class will include a photo slide-based interaction using the participants’\, instructor’s and professionals’ photos as examples of approach\, technique\, and goals of street photography. Ample opportunity for participants to submit their photos for class discussion and constructive critique in a supportive environment will be provided. Emphasis will be on class discussion rather than lecture. Any digital camera (including cell phones) may be used. \nParticipants are asked to email 5 JPEG photos to the instructor (at woodyeisenberg@gmail.com) for discussion.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/street-photography-capturing-the-drama-of-daily-life/
LOCATION:Red House Art Gallery & Studios\, 101 Cherry Street\, Black Mountain\, NC\, 28711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260617T143021
CREATED:20260530T233814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T184356Z
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SUMMARY:APLR Presents: Mikaela Davis with Nic Panken
DESCRIPTION:APLR Presents: Mikaela Davis with Nic Panken \nSaturday\, July 25th\, 2026 \nAyurPrana Listening Room – 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806 \nDoors 6PM || Event 7PM \nMikaela Davis \nEvery universe begins with a singular point\, a quiet corner where instinct speaks loudest\, where existential imagination can stretch its limbs. For acclaimed harpist and songwriter Mikaela Davis’ new album\, Graceland Way (due TK via Kill Rock Stars)\, that singularity was a hillside home in Chevy Chase Canyon\, a spot nestled in Los Angeles County where time slowed\, the world fell away\, and Davis could create from a sense of warmth and deep attentiveness. The “canyon country” epic born of that care ties a neo-western future back to the lineage of Laurel Canyon\, the mythos of Elvis’s Graceland\, and Paul Simon’s restless reinvention—a place where Davis can explore the fragile balance of light and dark\, grace and struggle\, rose and thorn\, as well as the mystical power found at their nexus. \nThe record’s musical big bang originated at the nexus of UHF Studio\, where Davis and noted guitarist John Lee Shannon\, co-wrote the record and co-produced alongside longtime collaborator Dan Horne. As the album’s story of an unnamed antihero navigating life in a failing world\, her harp\, his guitar\, and their joint melodies weave a mystic depth. That’s immediately evident from the opening track “(Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses”\, a harp glissando burst functioning like a blissful wormhole to a new universe where dark Western tones come aided by Kurt G. Johnson’s pedal steel guitar and transformative harmonies from guest vocalists Madison Cunningham and Tim Heidecker. But even in this pained origin story\, Davis’ glittering\, opalescent voice and evocative harp find a depth of beauty. \nThat duality is then immediately challenged in “Nothin’s On The Radio”\, where the antihero arrives in a city devoid of meaning\, the dystopia of modern homogenized radio writ large. “It already feels dystopic living in a world today where radio stations are all owned by a handful of corporations\, all playing the same artists. Gone are the days when the radio was a way to bring people together\, to amplify the voices of freaks and weirdos from all corners of the world\,” she says. “I was fortunate to grow up in the last years of the golden age of FM radio\, and being able to tune into this magical world far beyond my own was a transformative experience. Hearing artists like Sheryl Crow and Vanessa Carlton coming through the car stereo is what made me want to write songs and play music in the first place.” \nAs the album progresses and the story continues\, Davis and her compatriots explore magic and mysticism on “11:11” and the haunting darkness of “Mizmoon”. Cass McCombs wrote the latter\, rattling percussion and Davis’ harp low end giving way to slippery shadows of violin. “When Cass first sent over the track\, it was the coolest thing I’d ever heard\,” Davis says. “The music and lyrics create such an ominous mood and I could imagine how the harp would carry the song right away.” Elsewhere\, Wednesday vocalist Karly Hartzman contributes to “Junk Love”\, an exploration of knowingly filling an empty space with meaningless physicality. Across Graceland Way’s\, Davis’ harp masterfully powers the wide variety of soundscapes\, taking on an ecstatic range of emotional color. “At the end of the journey\, the place you were destined for all along isn’t even a place\, it’s a state of mind: Graceland Way\,” Davis says. “It’s all interconnected and the universe balances itself. You need the dark to see the light\, and the most beauty usually happens where the two meet.” \nNic Panken \nBorn in Brooklyn and living in Kingston\, NY\, Nic Panken has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe\, performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk\, at Newport Folk Festival and Austin City Limits as lead singer in NYC band Spirit Family Reunion. His debut solo record Near Divine or Merely Rhyme came out in April 2026\, co-produced with multi-instrumentalist Jared Samuel (Kevin Morby)\, and featuring guest musicians Mat Davidson (Twain) and Austin Vaughn (Cass McCombs) among others.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/aplr-presents-mikaela-davis-with-nic-panken/
LOCATION:AyurPrana Listening Room\, 312 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T220000
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SUMMARY:Kaleta and Super Yamba Band
DESCRIPTION:ALL AGES\nSTANDING ROOM ONLY \nKALETA & SUPER YAMBA BAND\nBrooklyn’s Kaleta & Super Yamba Band are fronted by Afrobeat and Juju veteran Leon Ligan-Majek a.k.a. Kaleta. The singer/guitarist from the West African country of Benin Republic lived his adolescent life in Lagos\, Nigeria where Afrobeat was born. Kaleta’s guitar chops earned him decades of touring and recording with Fela Kuti\, King Sunny Ade\, Lauryn Hill and more. Kaleta got his start in the late 70s performing in church and was soon after picked up by iconic Juju master and world music pioneer King Sunny Ade. A few years later Fela Kuti came calling. Kaleta would go on to tour the world playing guitar for the King of Afrobeat in his storied band Egypt 80 through the 1980s and into the 1990s. Now based in New York City\, Kaleta has been leading Super Yamba Band since 2017. Their debut album ‘Mèdaho\,’ which was released by California indie label Ubiquity Records\, draws on the group’s shared reverence for the raw\, psychedelic sounds that captivated Kaleta as a music loving kid in 1970s Benin. Mèdaho means “big brother”\, “elder” or “teacher” and is dedicated to Kaleta’s late brother Ligan-Ozavino Pascal who introduced him to funk and soul music at a very early age. The album was included on Bandcamp’s “Best Albums of Summer 2019” list and two of the songs were chosen for the ABC/Hulu series High Fidelity staring Zoe Kravitz. Kaleta and his band have also erupted onto the stages and video screens of major music festivals and music publications across the US. They performed at the historic Apollo Theatre in 2019. They even prompted Action Bronson to stop his own show on VICELAND TV just so he could hear more Yamba. They also performed on Adult Swim’s Fishcenter Live show in 2019. In 2017 they rocked Paste Magazine’s Emerging Music Festival in NYC and after that performance Afropop Worldwide fell in love with Kaleta\, saying “his James Brown grunts have got to be some of the best in the business!”
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/kaleta-and-super-yamba-band/
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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