Kevin Spears
Infinite Possibilities of Electric Kalimba
World Clinic/Performance
Friday, 4:00 p.m.

Considered by many as one of the best kalimba players today, Kevin Spears musical gifts have astounded audiences around the world.  His music is an acoustic electronic mix of funk, afro-beat, Latin, and trance with a dash of rock that will move your feet and stir your soul.  In addition to making his own instruments, KalimbaMan (as his friends call him) performs internationally. He was featured and interviewed by Japan's legendary radio personality, Masaharu Yoshioka. He has recently teamed up with Grammy winning percussionist Count M'Butu of the Derek Trucks Band to form a dynamic world fusion duo called Rhythm Nomadic. Kevin has also worked with and/or opened for artists such as: Victor Wooten, Eric Benet, Col. Bruce Hampton, Toubab Krewe, Wudasse, POS (of De La Soul), Arrested Development, Bill Summers (of Herbie Hancock band), Vinx, Mamadou Doumbia (of Salif Keita band), Rick Walker, Epizo Bangoura, Jhelisa Anderson, Moziak (of Fela Kuti Band), Divinity (bassist for Beyonce) and India Arie.