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Leeda “Lyric” Jones, best known as Lyric is a singer-songwriter, musician, and music teacher. Her latest EP titled “Perspective” was released in December of 2015. She is a Western North Carolina favorite and holds several Mountain Xpress “best of” awards including, but not limited to: best funk band,best vocalist, best lyricist, best r&b/soul, best singer-songwriter, all around favorite band and band that gives back to the community. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. It is safe to say that music is in her blood; her grandfather played harmonica and guitar with the late blues legend B.B. King, and father, whom plays bass in her band has been playing in bands since his teenage years.

The Kat Williams Legacy Sessions is a monthly gathering rooted in music, connection, and community—a living continuation of Kat’s vision to uplift, showcase, and sustain the voices of soul artists she believed in. Created in her honor, the series carries forward what she set in motion: a space where soul music is not only heard, but deeply felt and shared.

Each session brings together powerful voices, raw talent, and a spirit of collaboration, curated and produced alongside Anne Coombs and her legacy band to reflect Kat’s passion and authenticity. More than a performance, the Legacy Sessions are a promise kept—an ongoing celebration of the artists, sound, and community she loved.