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SUMMARY:Live Music: Manas Itene
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the LEAF Global Experience in Downtown Asheville for a fantastic performance by the incredible Manas Itene!  The performance will conclude with Manas’s signature drum circle! People are asked to bring their own instruments to take part though LEAF will have a few ready to be handed out to the audience so they can be involved. Prior to his performance Manas will be leading a drumming workshop at the LEAF Global Experience at 4pm.\nDoors Open 6pm, Show Starts 6:30pm\nArtist Bio:\nManas Itene is a world-renowned drummer and incredible vocalist on a mission to spread his uplifting\nmusic and message to the world. ‘One Accord’ is Manas’ second studio album. An incredible compilation\nof reggae, pop and world-beat that will lift your spirits. The message is simple; we must always seek\nbeauty and unity in a world that is constantly showing hopelessness.\nManas has been onstage drumming with Michael Franti and Spearhead for 2 decades performing for\naudiences of all sizes from Glastonbury and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Paradisio to BottleRock. He has\nspent time in the studio with some of the greats, Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship, Babatunde\nOlatunjii, bluegrass great and grammy-award winner Peter Rowan just to name a few. He has also shared\na stage with Don Carlos, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead and many more.\nManas is a self taught drummer and a gifted vocalist. At age 6 Manas began creating his own drum set on\nthe streets of a small town in Nigeria with all he could find, an umbrella skin and a tin. He lived next door\nto a music venue and would peek through the door learning all he could from the music world and boldly\nasking to sit on the drum kit and practice. Manas made his way to the big stage with Nigerian reggae\nsensation, Mandators at just 16 years of age.\nManas lives for music and the drum kit. He is a motivated and focussed musician and continues to instil\nhis lessons and values on the younger generations offering one-on-one mentorship and lessons. Since\nthe release of One Accord in the summer of 2021 Manas has been taking to the road, stripping it back\nand spreading the joy in backyards and events centres across the US. With an epic performance followed\nby a drum circle for all skill levels. Manas is sharing the rhythm he plays to!\nWherever you are and whenever we see you, be ready! This is going to be epic!\n
URL:https://theleaf.org/events/live-music-manas-itene/
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CATEGORIES:LEAF Global,Special Event
LOCATION:19 Eagle Street, Suite 120, Asheville, NC, 28801
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