New Orleans is rightly acclaimed as the birthplace of jazz, that most American of art forms. But the city’s rich, multiethnic heritage gave rise to an even earlier musical style. Though Mardi Gras Indian funk doesn’t enjoy jazz’s high profile, the lively and expressive form is kept alive through the music and performances of groups […]
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Goombay! is back
This year’s African and Caribbean Cultural festival, Aug. 24-27, includes a few new features: A Friday night block party and a Sunday night concert at the Orange Peel by Arrested Development (photo from the band’s website).
Danceville: Carolina Soul Band brings the Electric Slide to Goombay (Video)
The Carolina Soul Band led the crowd at the Goombay Festival in a grand Electric Slide dance on Friday evening, Aug. 26.
Goombay! 2011
Photos from the annual Goombay festival in downtown Asheville.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Goombay has begun
Don’t miss the annual Goombay Festival held on Eagle and Market Street in downtown Asheville. The three-day festival continues through Sunday, Aug. 29.