Asheville Djanjofest
A celebratory evening of West African music and dance, with pulsing percussion and communal rhythms creating an energetic, cross-cultural atmosphere for audiences and dancers.
Similar Events
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
Pulsing West African afro rhythm from the Diali Cissokho Trio, led by shimmering kora lines and tight hand percussion. An energetic roots-fusion set in an intimate listening-room style bar for a lively night out.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
Gypsy jazz and Django Reinhardt inspired swing fills the Kittredge Theatre with nimble lead guitar runs, rhythmic la pompe strumming, and tight ensemble interplay. A polished evening concert in Swannanoa with a festival headliner vibe.
Gypsy jazz and Django Reinhardt inspired swing fills the Kittredge Theatre with nimble lead guitar runs, rhythmic la pompe strumming, and tight ensemble interplay. A polished evening concert in Swannanoa with a festival headliner vibe.
Gypsy jazz and Django Reinhardt inspired swing fills the Kittredge Theatre with nimble lead guitar runs, rhythmic la pompe strumming, and tight ensemble interplay. A polished evening concert in Swannanoa with a festival headliner vibe.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Celtic-inflected Irish tunes fill a lively downtown pub as musicians from across Western North Carolina trade reels and jigs in an informal, community-style session. Expect an acoustic, convivial night with plenty of foot-tapping energy.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
Funky, stylish grooves and an unstoppable backbeat ride on keys and synth, backed by a ragtag crew of Asheville musicians. Bring dancing shoes for a lively, dance-ready set.
Funky, stylish grooves and an unstoppable backbeat ride on keys and synth, backed by a ragtag crew of Asheville musicians. Bring dancing shoes for a lively, dance-ready set.
Funky, stylish grooves and an unstoppable backbeat ride on keys and synth, backed by a ragtag crew of Asheville musicians. Bring dancing shoes for a lively, dance-ready set.
Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.
Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.
Downtown streets fill with live music, dancing, local art, shopping, and food as Mars Hill businesses welcome neighbors for a lively First Friday community celebration.
Dub, trip hop, and downtempo electronic grooves blend with reggae and global influences for a hypnotic, rhythm-forward concert experience.
Dub, trip hop, and downtempo electronic grooves blend with reggae and global influences for a hypnotic, rhythm-forward concert experience.
Dub, trip hop, and downtempo electronic grooves blend with reggae and global influences for a hypnotic, rhythm-forward concert experience.
Fiddle, concertina, guitar, bass, and keyboard power an old-time community dance called by George Segebade. A free introductory lesson welcomes newcomers before three hours of lively social dancing.
Fiddle, concertina, guitar, bass, and keyboard power an old-time community dance called by George Segebade. A free introductory lesson welcomes newcomers before three hours of lively social dancing.
Fiddle, concertina, guitar, bass, and keyboard power an old-time community dance called by George Segebade. A free introductory lesson welcomes newcomers before three hours of lively social dancing.
Saucy bass music drives an ecstatic dance wave with guided movement, warm-up stretches, and a live DJ set. Close the evening with a brief sound healing session and tea.
Saucy bass music drives an ecstatic dance wave with guided movement, warm-up stretches, and a live DJ set. Close the evening with a brief sound healing session and tea.
Saucy bass music drives an ecstatic dance wave with guided movement, warm-up stretches, and a live DJ set. Close the evening with a brief sound healing session and tea.
Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.
Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.
Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.