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World Fusion w/ Cuban Spice featuring Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All-Stars!

42nd LEAF Festival Lineup Announcement

February 2, 2016 (Asheville, NC) – LEAF is thrilled to announce its dynamic lineup of performing artists for

the Spring 2016 LEAF Festival, taking place May 12-15, 2016 near Asheville at the majestic Lake Eden in Black

Mountain, NC. We welcome you to experience ‘World Fusion with Cuban Spice’ with Juan De Marcos & The

Afro-Cuban All-Stars (featuring original members of Buena Vista Social Club), which is comprised of

international stars such as Ruben Gonzalez, Ibrahim Ferrer, Guillermo Rubalcava, Amadito Valdes and Manuel

“The Guajiro” Mirabal; alt-country powerhouse duo Shovels & Rope; dancer, actor and magnetic songstress from

Mali - Fatoumata Diawara; Afro-Cuban Jazz & Hip-Hop singer and composer making her premier U.S. Debut,

Danay Suarez; world bridging “ethnic chaos” with soul stirring rhythms and vocals, DakhaBrakha; and many

others! Tickets are available at www.theLEAF.org/tickets. Children 10 years and under are FREE.

Ehren Cruz, LEAF Performing Arts Director states, "For the 42nd LEAF Festival, prepare to ignite your imagination

and immerse your soul into the sites, sounds, sensations, and spice of Cuba! For generations, the artistry and culture

of Cuba has fueled the spirit of Latin music, dance, and performance throughout the globe. Now Cuba spreads its

wings and prepares to descend upon the United States and into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.

From salsa, to timba, to Afro-Cuban jazz, percussion, and brass – we welcome one and all to be inspired by a world

of passionate rhythm and infectious groove. And in true LEAF fashion, over 20 additional fusions of world & roots

music along with dozens of family adventures, workshops, and activities will be offered for all walks of life to

enjoy!”

LEAF sustains a 3rd year consecutive win as the #1 Festival for Music, Kids and Camping via Mountain Xpress,

Best Of. LEAF Festival thrives with close ties to the Western North Carolina community through sponsorships,

partnerships and collaborations. The Annual NewSong Presents: LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition is an

example of successful collaboration. Rachael Kilgour, a Minnesotan musician, applied through the competition in

2015 and was named overall winner in Lincoln Center! The 3rd Annual Competition to launch later this month.

42nd LEAF Festival (Spring 2016) Performer Lineup

Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All-Stars, Shovels & Rope

Fatoumata Diawara, Danay Suarez, DakhaBrakha, Sarah Jarosz, Marchfourth!, Pedrito Martinez,

Tizer Feat: Raul Pineda, Ric Fierabracci, Jesus Diaz, & Lao Tizer,

Cimarron, Scythian, Fruition, Kaya Project, River Whyless M.A.K.U. Soundsystem, Nano Stern, Jon Stickley Trio, Viva La Hop, Masankho Banda, The Screamin J’s, Bailey Spiritual Sounds, WiseWater

Contra Ft: Stringrays, Nova, Buddy Sytem, Will Mentor & Steve Zakon Sankofa Elektrofolk, P-Lo Experience, Sol Rhythms Band, DJ Malinalli

Unifire Theater, Ka Amorastreya, Trillium, Asheville Hoops, Faerie Kin, Miss T’s Art V Boogie, Clan Destiny Circus, Illuminera Jelly Dome, Osirian Flora

42nd LEAF Poetry Slam, 3rd Annual Newsong Singer Songwriter Competition…

and many MORE!