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AMFA is proud to present an intimate concert series that expands the cultural fabric of Arkansas.
From the soulful sounds of singer-songwriters to the instrumental harmonies of jazz bands, each performance offers a unique musical journey. With AMFA's comfortable seating and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, you do not want to miss the opportunity for an up-close experience with these extraordinary artists.
Bette Smith
January 22, 2026
$42 ($37 for Members)
Bette Smith grippingly fuses the soul, rock & roll, funk, blues, and gospel music she heard in her Brooklyn youth into something all her own with her critically-acclaimed voice.
Lost Bayou Ramblers
February 19, 2026
$40 ($35 for Members)
The two-time Grammy award-winning band Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a progressive Louisiana French band rooted in Cajun traditions continues to excite, challenge, and redefine genre expectations.
African Rhythms Alumni Quintet "In Tribute to Randy Weston"
March 12, 2026
$55 ($50 for Members)
Esteemed members of Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston's ensemble "African Rhythms" have reunited in a moving tribute to their late legendary leader on the cusp of his centennial birthday.
Kaia Kater
April 2, 2026
$35 ($30 for Members)
Montreal-born Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater’s jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft celebrate the power of women and oppressed people, while also sharing meditations on her own life.
Sponsors
The 2025-2026 Concert Series is supported in part by John H. Dean DDS and Mary Ann Coleman, Mimi San Pedro, Olivia Farrell, and Susan Conley.