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Discover the magic of the 31st LEAF with folk icons The Indigo Girls, the global music movement Playing For Change, and featured Caribean Traditions artists from Haiti- Boukman Eksperyman. and Bonga & Vodou Drums of Haiti.Be a LEAFer and connect music, art and culture the weekend of October 14th-17th at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain. The 31st LEAF welcomes the Indigo Girls to the festival to celebrate and share some of their songs from their new release Staring Down the Brilliant Dream. A flavor of island spice will permeate the fall festival with several *Caribbean Traditions Special performing artists, which is supported in part by *National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and **Southern Arts Federation (SAF) grants. And LEAF's very own neighbors, Swannanoa Gathering, showcase a sampling of their talents. A weekend at LEAF is the equivalent of going on a year-long multi-cultural musical and dance odyssey. LEAF’s music is but one thread that holds together the cloth of a weekend experience that includes art and culture from around the world, and right here, for the entire family. LEAF's recent expansion of its "LEAFlet Kids Village" allows families with children to share the experience from the eyes of a child with their own stages for "kids" music, workshops and interactive area such as the "LIPZ- LEAF Instrument Petting Zoo", unicycle craziness, kids talent stage and many more playful adventures. Map out your weekend "travels" at theLEAF.org and discover these artists: The Indigo Girls • Jamaica’s *The Original Wailers • Leon Redbone- Neo-Vaudevillian Legend • Playing For Change Band - Powerful Global Music Movement started w/ “Stand by Me”! • Red Clay Ramblers- Tony Award Winning String Band • Boukman Eksperyans – The Voice of Haiti • April Verch –Canadian Fiddler featured at Vancouver Olympics Opening • The Wood Brothers- • La Excelencia- Salsa Dura • Pimps of Joytime- Funk • Danny Ellis - #1 CD in Ireland • Jai Uttal – World Music Pioneer • Slavic Soul Party – Balkan Gypsy Soul • Hot Club of Cowtown - Swing • Umalali, The Garifuna Women’s Project of Belize • Bonga & Vodou Drums of Haiti • Uni?re Theater • Contra Dancing • Poetry Slam • 1st LEAF Puppetry Slam • Music Jams • • Steel Drums & Puppets • Parade • Fiddle Contest • Circus Arts • Yoga & over 50 Healing Arts Workshops & so much to explore & experience! LEAF is a strong family and friend tradition that “recharges our batteries” twice a year. Great value! Great Times! (Images provided by LEAF.)
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