LEAF Performer List - May 2010

Baaba Maal Legendary Senegalese Superstar
Ozomatli Rocking World Fusion with an East LA flavor
The Blind Boys of Alabama Legendary Gospel Harmonies
Donna The Buffalo Roots-rockers, Zydeco, positive grooves & Reggae
Steep Canyon Rangers Award-winning Bluegrass
The Duhks progressive soul-grass from Manitoba
Bio Ritmo Pure fun SALSA grooves
Jabali African Acrobats of Kenya Theatrical African Acrobats
Ben Sollee American Roots Music on cello
Big Sams Funky Nation Classic New Orleans brass funk
Charmaine Neville Funky blues, jazz, rock and World Beat. "Best Pair of Lungs" -Time Magazine
Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group Bluegrass folk gospel tradition & "A Prairie Home Companion" fave
Asheville Horns Raucous Horn Band
Harper Hi-Powered Australian Blues
Pine Leaf Boys Cajun music with an unabashed rock ’n’ roll energy
Sim Redmond Band Sunny sound of earthy rhythms rooted in reggae, folk, &world music
Lift Ticket Kickin’ contradance fusion
Nightingale Northern music played at the elusive balancing point between tradition and innovation
One Leg Up Acoustic "Django" Swing
Akira Satake Shamisen (Japanese Banjo) Master
Chirgilchin Throat singing from Tuva
Kinobe & Soul Beat Africa Exquisite Ugandan & African Roots Music
RISE (Rising Appalachia) World Music, Poetry & Soul Sounds
Kellin Watson Band High Lonesome Sound of Appalachia Meets Deep, Old School Soul
Masankho Banda Malawai storytelling & dance
Paul's Creek Band feat. Carol Rifkin Traditional Mountain Sounds
Cis Hinkle High-energy contra & square dances w/ clarity and humor
Rhythm Fire Cultural Dance Hula Kuhiko/Auwana & Chants
Acro Entertainment Performance, Instruction, and Play!
Aerial Trapeze Academy High Flying Interactive Trapeze experience
Amy Hamilton Creative Movement Dance
Asheville Hoops Troupe! "Hoopnotic" LED Hoopdance Performance
Asheville Mountain Unicycles Mountain Unicyclers
Baron Von Rumblebuss & the Redd Zepplin Kid Music that ROCKS!
Big Bang Boom Pop Trio
Erinn Huntley Dramatic Theatre
Forty Fingers & A Missing Tooth! In a constant battle against gravity
Glenis Redmond Uplifting Spoken Word Poetress
Graham Hackett Spoken-Word Slam Poet
Hunab Kru B-Boys Break Dancin' - Improv & Athletic Expression
Imhotep New Orleans Congo Drums
Ira Bernstein Dynamic solo percussive step dancer
Jamuna Russian Folk Singer Songwriter
Jimmy Magoo & The Good Life Music for the Kid in You
Josh Batenhorst Storytelling
Kenya Webster African Drum & Percussion
Laura Blackley & The Swayback Sisters Swampy Southern Blues
Lemira Percussion Ensemble PreK- 5th grade percussionists
Lisa Zahiya Hip Hop & Bellydancer of the Universe
Melina Palumbo West African Dance
Milt Crotts World Choral Traditions Master
Mr Richard and the Pound Hounds Kids Gotta Rock!
My Homework Ate My Dog 5-piece Atlanta band of 12-year-olds belting out new & old rock classics
Nina Ruffini Art, Puppetry & Movement
One World Circus Circus, Street Theater, and Giant Puppets
Paperhand Puppet Intervention Colorful Giant Puppets
Randall Thompson Clowning workshop for all ages
Robin Behn & Waxwing Fiddle Tune Poems
Sara Sathya Creative, Global Dance
Sarah Eshan Magical bedtime fireside Storytelling
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Rockin' Kid-Hop
Sol Driven Train Electrifying musical journey for kids-at-heart
Strings Attached Marionettes/ Madison Cripps Vintage cabaret style marionette show full of tricks & surprises
The Beast Hip-Hop, Jazz & Soul Inspiration
The Blue Dragons Classic sound that blends jazz, americana, rock and blues
The Blue Fairy & Prince of Pipes The Blue Fairy sprinkles fairy dust & blessings
Thunderdrums with Frank Bloom Tribal Electronica
Unifire Spectacular fire show with elements of acrobatics, creative costumery, and movement arts.
Yewande Socially Charged Soul Music
Youth at Jazz Youth Jazz Musician All Stars
Zulu Connection West African Stilt Dancing & New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians