EMAS Presents: Duo Slam

EMAS Presents is back in 2026 and will be beginning the year highlighting some of the most prominent local improvisors. 12 total musicians will be chosen at random to perform six duets throughout the evening lasting 10-12 minutes each.
The Extemporaneous Music and Arts Society (EMAS) is an art collective dedicated to advancing improvised and experimental work in Kansas City. Founded in 2021 by Seth A Davis and Evan Verploegh.
Performing Artists:
Shante Clair: @shante_claire
Elena Collins: @elena.collins18
Seth Andrew Davis: @hermitwizard
Kelley Gant: @wannanbekelley
Shawn Hansen: @kjearadio
Nick Hmaljak: @nick.jtr
Brooke Knoll: @brooke_cannoli
Kwan Leung Ling: @kwanleungling
Jon Novelli: @jjnovelli
Aaron Osborne: @aarontylerosborne
Isaiah Petrie: @isaiah_vibes
Evan Verploegh: @evanverploegh

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