Free Planet Radio is no stranger to our 'stage' and their reputation as one of the world's premier 'world music' bands is growing! We are so fortunate to have them back for their third performance at Little Lake Hill! Free Planet Radio, based in Asheville, NC is becoming one of the most exciting partnerships in world music today. Their world-jazz-classical fusion is a trans-cultural canvas that is at times deeply reflective
and at other times rhythmically mind-bending.
This ensemble is composed of River Guerguerian, Armenian-Egyptian born in Canada, an awardwinning multi-percussionist / composer whose lyrical percussion style earned him a long-standing tenure with Turkish flutist virtuoso Omar Faruk Tekbilek; Eliot Wadopian, a two-time Grammy-award winner, proficient on string and electric basses, a 17 year member of the Paul Winter Consort. He’s also worked with Hal Galper, Glen Velez, and Eugene Friesen; Chris Rosser, an accomplished pianist, composer / producer, renown for his outstanding performances on a variety of indigenous stringed instruments. He studied under the master Ali Akbar Khan. These artists emerged from three of the country's finest conservatories, and have established themselves in concert halls and studios, appearing on over 250 recordings and in 30 countries. Their
individual talents have garnered worldwide recognition in Carnegie Hall, the Hong Kong World Music Festival, the Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, the Madrid International Jazz Festival and Little Lake Hill House Concerts in Raleigh! You can read more at their website and checking out the 64th show and the 44th show here below.
Their rhythms and melodies make it difficult to sit through an evening without dancing, seated in chairs or in the halls. Have a listen to some of their music at the former shows and also their NEW CD, THE UNRAVELING:
 

Reservations for this show are necessary (donations for this show of $20 are appreciated) and can be made at (919) 787-6378 or email . Please allow 3 days for a confirmation and limit reservation parties to 4 people and DON'T WAIT TOO LONG TO MAKE RESERVATIONS....there has already been a great deal of interest in this show and judging by the way seats sold in past shows, this one will be 'gone' soon too!