Lafayette, CO 80027
In addition to the free events, LEAF is hosting an intimate ticketed event with two legends of modern music. On Friday, May 3, at The Arts HUB, LARAAJI and Lisa Bella Donna will take attendees on a musical and visual adventure.
Each of the musical acts will be accompanied by a stellar live visualist. L'Astra Cosmo will perform with LARAAJI creating realtime video mixing and Christopher Robin Short will perform with Lisa Bella Donna creating live video feedback and laser imagery.
LARAAJI is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in piano, zither and mbira. After studying composition and piano at Howard University, he spent time in NYC pursuing a career as a stand-up comedian and actor, as well as playing Fender Rhodes electric piano in the jazz-rock band Winds of Change. In the early ‘70s he converted a zither he purchased at a local pawn shop into an electronic instrument and began experimenting with his sound. One day while busking in Washington Square Park he was encountered by Brian Eno, who dropped a note in his hat saying, “I want to make a record with you.” Eno went on to produce LARAAJI’s most widely recognized release, Ambient 3: Day of Radiance. His ethereal and transformative performances have enchanted audiences worldwide.
See our March interview with LARAAJI
Lisa Bella Donna is an internationally acclaimed recording artist, composer, modular synthesist, sound designer, educator and clinician releasing more than 50 albums over her career. Her performances are described as “instant compositions,” which indicates a very improvisational style and ensures any live event will be a one-of-a-kind experience. Working with Christopher Short on visuals, Lisa’s musical set will be rhythmic, spontaneous and avant-garde.
See our March interview with Lisa Bella Donna
Tickets for the event will sell out and can be purchased online now.
