Poleon
Poleon (Lepoleon Williams) is a self-taught multitalented musician, producer and performer who not only plays but makes Traditional African instruments as well.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Most recently I've written and produced original music for solo performances for myself, for Polimbatree a group which I created and for Nielah B. Spears a phenomenal vocalist...
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I've performed at the Florida Folklife Festival (2018) and numerous colleges and universities, public and private venues. I've been on TV, Radio, and covered by the news media.
Your musical influences
Herbie Hancock, Fela, Masabume Kekuchie
What equipment do you use?
I play the Djembe, Mbira, Kora, Balaphone, Ngoni, keyboard...
