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Monica Hooper, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette music writer, talks with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Korey McKelvy shares and new song and talks about raising money for her solo album.
Music Moves hosts a weekend of Black films, music and community this weekend starting at 6 p.m. today at the Fayetteville Town Center for the Arkansas Black Music and Film Expo. Rodney Block Collective featuring Bijoux will perform after screenings of "Fire in Little Africa," "Growing Up Grovey" and selections from Michael Day s "The Sextons." The party picks up again on Saturday with the Fayetteville Mardi Gras parade. Music Moves brought in the UAPB Marching Band for the parade. Then The Racy Brothers and Crescent City Combo will play starting at 2 p.m. at George s Majestic Lounge. Children are allowed at this event, but they will go home when Funk Factory, Branjae, Avery Sunshine, H-Town, and Ying Yang Twins peform at 7 p.m. at George s. Weekend passes for all the events are $75 for customers 13 years and older. Individual Friday night tickets are $50, Saturday afternoon is $10 and Saturday night is $30. Children 12 and younger are free.
One would be hard-pressed to find a better example of the community inherent in folk music than the four-piece band Dandelion Heart of Fayetteville. Even their beginnings are steeped in folk tradition a potluck.
One would be hard-pressed to find a better example of the community inherent in folk music than the four-piece band Dandelion Heart of Fayetteville. Even their beginnings are steeped in folk tradition a potluck.