Name: Jaspar Lepak + Kashimana
Start: 2024-09-22T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Icehouse MPLS

Two extraordinary songwriters, both fresh from the release of their critically acclaimed albums, are coming together for a concert that delves deep into the complexities of pregnancy, motherhood, and the ongoing fight for reproductive rights. With powerful voices and evocative lyrics, this show is a celebration of love, storytelling, and activism. 7pm Show / 5pm Doors / All Ages. Icehouse Mpls is one of Minneapolis's premier listening venues. This is a seated show with dinner and drink service. Book tickets now at Icehouse: $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show
More about the artists...
Kashimana is a mother, musician, vocalist, composer, producer and teaching artist with a rich soulful blues voice that soars through their original compositions. The name Kashimana means 'that's their heart' and you can hear Kashimana’s heart beating in the compelling sound of their music which is an exploration of Soul, R&B, Folk, Afro-funk and more. Kashimana often draws from their Nigerian heritage and experiences growing up in Nigeria and Kenya and living in the United States. Her latest release, Phantom Cries, captures the pivot point of Kashimana's musical artistry and journey into mamahood. The album is an emotional rollercoaster of songs guaranteed to give you goosebumps and invoke reflection and transformation. “deliciously brilliantly fun...glistening new sounds” - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Jaspar Lepak writes feminist folk songs from the heart—poetic, profound and “always evocative” (Mostly Minnesota). Drawing comparisons to Kate Wolf and Nanci Griffith, her pure voice rings out above the pack, creating classic-sounding folk songs inspired by the many places she has called home (Tucson, Durban, Seattle, and Minneapolis). Her 2024 album So Strong landed at #6 on the Folk Radio Chart and perfectly weaves the personal with the political. Inspired by the overturning of Roe, the loss of her childhood friend to cancer and her own experiences with pregnancy, childbirth and caregiving, the songs are bravely honest, deep, sweet, and even playful at times. “So Strong is comforting and charmingly unpretentious.” - The Current
$15 Advance / $20 Door / All Ages