IMAGO welcomes the Ryan Lee Crosby Trio in September

 

Get ready to experience the Delta Blues

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Sunday, Sept. 13 | 4–6 PM, Doors Open at 3:30 PM | Imago Gallery| $25​
 

Join Imago Foundation for the Arts as it welcomes the Ryan Lee Crosby Trio at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 13th at Imago Gallery, 36 Market Street. Doors open at 3:30pm.

 

Ryan Lee Crosby, based in Rhode Island with his musical heart in Mississippi, has toured internationally and is a leading practitioner of the Bentonia School of rural Delta blues, as well as a world music explorer. Smithsonian Magazine praised his ability to "bring influences from Africa and India to the Bentonia sound.” More Info 

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Mentored by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, who is regarded as the last living master of the style, Crosby’s process is informed by diverse influences that include Indian raga, ambient music and post-punk rock, weaving together through the meditative power of the blues.

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Joining Crosby is Jay Scheffler on harmonica, evoking echoes of Bentonia masters Jack Owens and Bud Spires, yet focusing on melody that leaves space for the guitar to breathe, and Grant Smith, on African calabash and shekere, who gently drives the song along with polyrhythmic feel.

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Admission is $25. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance on EventBrite or reserved by email.

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Imago Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit organization run by artists for artists. Its mission is to inspire creativity and promote art-making that enriches our community.