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Bea is for Beautiful …
… And Kyng Bea is feeling beautiful these days. The soulful singer is a multi-
talented R&B artist from Raeford who won a golden ticket to Hollywood in
January on "American Idol." He impressed judges Lionel Richie, Katie Perry and
Luke Bryan with a medley that incorporated one of each of their songs. He's
also a former Carnival Cruise Line performer who is part of the Arts Council
of Fayetteville/Cumberland County's Hay Street Live virtual jam sessions.
The recorded sessions feature local artists performing on the first and third
Thursdays of every month.
The Arts Council serves as a link between local artists, arts and cultural
organizations and the community. Its signature event, the International Folk
Festival, is set to return for its 43rd year Sept. 25-26 after the pandemic forced
its cancellation last year. The free event, held downtown and in Festival Park,
features performing arts, live music, international food and arts and crafts.
