Clintwood, VA – Master percussionist/multi-instrumentalist Tom Teasley and flutist John Wubbenhorst present a fusion of world music on Friday, Sept. 27th at 7 p.m. at the Jettie Baker Center in Clintwood. Informed by Tom’s multiple tours as a cultural envoy for the U.S. Department of State and John’s deep knowledge and experience of Indian classical music and jazz harmony, “Raga Rhythms” offers a coalescence of Indian and jazz music. The duo utilizes raga (from Sanskrit, meaning “color” or “passion”), one of the ancient traditional melodic patterns in Indian music that provides a framework for improvisation and composition. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free. This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association in conjunction with the Town of Clintwood. For more information and to make reservations, please visit proartva.org.
Tom Teasley performs a journey of world music and innovative percussion techniques. This critically acclaimed, award-winning artist has traveled the globe, worked with the National Symphony, and served as artist-in-residence at the Kennedy Center. He’s been called “a percussionist in the widest and most exuberant sense of the word, musical wizard and multi-instrumental genius” by The Washington Post.
John Wubbenhorst is an eclectic world music pioneer who masters both the Western flute and the bansuri (North Indian Bamboo flute). John’s decades of instruction from internationally acclaimed Indian flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia and many years of experience with Western greats such as Paul Horn, Jack DeJohnette, and Victor Wooten have made him a unique force on the world music scene.
Tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season are on sale now! Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some truly unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country, with children and students admitted free to all performances. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 48th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend at proartva.org.
Dickenson County residents are eligible for free tickets to the Pro-Art Association’s 48th season thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Columbus Phipps Foundation. To request tickets please e-mail the Pro-Art Association at pro-art@uvawise.edu or call the office at (276) 376-4520. Tickets should be mailed to a Dickenson County address in advance of the first show you’d like to attend.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
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