Ryan ‘RnB’ Barber performance

Ryan “RnB” Barber will perform on Friday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in LEAF Global Arts’ Sound Underground as part of Spark the Arts NC

#SparktheArtsNC Artist Spotlight: Ryan ‘RnB’ Barber

Ryan “RnB” Barber is LEAF’s Spark the Arts artist in residence for February 2024. He will perform on Friday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in LEAF Global Arts’ Sound Underground. Free event. The North Carolina Arts Council created Spark the Arts as an awareness campaign. It was designed to inspire public participation in the arts […]

Juan Holladay solo performance

On Friday, December 16, Juan Holladay will be performing solo singer-songwriter style, with a surprise guest or two. He will also share a sneak peek of new material from his forthcoming album, ‘Bedside Lights.’ Free show! Juan has been singing, writing songs, and playing in bands since he was twelve years old. In 2006, he […]

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.