Devon Leger

Devon Léger is a freelance music journalist based in Seattle, Washington. He's been blogging and freelance writing for over 15 years for everyone from VICE to the Journal of American Folklore. He's currently writing for Bandcamp, SPIN, Songlines Magazine, No Depression, KNKX, Earshot Jazz, and MAGNET Magazine.

Arts & Culture

Changing two words is a step forward for local contra dancers

Devon Leger

Contra dancing originated in English court dances way back in the 1500s and it’s still danced today in Seattle, in some ways little changed from the original idea.
Jazz

Salin draws a crowd with her Afrobeat, jazz and Thai folk sound

Devon Leger

On a cold February night in Seattle the Tractor Tavern burned bright with the rapid-fire, intricate, kinetic drumming of Thai drummer and bandleader Salin.