Doug E. Fresh to headline Goombay

ASHEVILLE – Goombay typically draws a crowd of 10,000 people. This year, attendance could be higher at the Sept. 11-13 festival due to the popularity of the headliner, Doug E. Fresh.

A celebrated beatboxer, Doug E. Fresh burst onto the rap scene in the mid-'80s by serving as "The Human Beatbox" on tracks including "The Show" and "La-Di-Da-Di." He's remained a presence on the hip-hop scene ever since.

Chance the Rapper will not perform at Goombay as reported Thursday. Goombay organizer Jessica Tomasin announced the major musical talent in a press release Thursday. However, the release was incorrect. A lesser known performer, Chance the Artist, will appear at the festival.

Tomasin cannot be reached for comment. A Goombay representative said a statement about the error is in the works.

Other musicians on the bill at Goombay include Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Lyric, Kat Williams, Free Flow, Al Coffee and Da Grind, DJ Best Believe and local gospel choirs.

Goombay celebrates African-American culture in Asheville. The YMI Cultural Center is one of the organizers. Other members of the planning committee include Asheville411, Date My City, My Daddy Taught Me That, Organic Synergy, and the Minority Enterprise Development Committee of WNC.

The festival is free.