Heard - Klinkhart Hall Arts Center

Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for over 16 years, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018’s daring Flyway is similarly garnering much critical acclaim.

Heard is a 5 time Eddy Music Awards nominee in the World Music category.

The core ensemble includes Laura Andrea Léguia (woodwinds), Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/vocals), Felix Nelson (dance/vocals/percussion) and Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius (keyboard/vocals). We also often feature amazing additional players, including: Steve Horowitz (trumpet/flueglehorn) Augustina Nelson (dance/percussion/vocals), Fofo Neequaye (dance/percussion/vocals), Matt Steckler (woodwinds), Jason Emmond (bass).

Klinkhart Hall Arts Center’s programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Most of our events are free to attend, but they are not cost-free to produce.
You can help the nonprofit Klinkhart Hall Arts Center continue to bring the Sharon Springs Poetry Festival and other quality events to our community by making a donation.

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