Valerie June is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and three-time Americana Music Honors & Awards nominee whose sound flows effortlessly between folk, soul, gospel, blues, and psychedelia. Praised by The New York Times as “rural and cosmopolitan, historically minded and contemporary,” she has earned admiration from legends like Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples while sharing stages with John Prine, Brandi Carlile and The Rolling Stones. Known for her distinctive Tennessee twang and mystical presence, June has performed at the Kennedy Center, Newport Folk Festival and countless venues worldwide.

Larry & Joe bring together two rich traditions: Venezuelan Llanera folk and Appalachian bluegrass. Larry Bellorín, hailed in his homeland as “El Maestro,” is a master of harp, cuatro, and maracas, now living in North Carolina as an asylum seeker. Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated banjoist and founder of Che Apalache, bridges cultures through his genre-bending vision. Their performances, equal parts music and storytelling, prove that collaboration transcends borders, creating community through rhythm, soul, and shared humanity.