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On June 30, opening night of the Festival, former Soul Train dancer Tyrone Proctor shared stories about his first days with the legendary television show. Afterwards, he and dancers from D.C.-based Urban Artistry performed for an enthusiastic audience.
Aborrajados, or "battered", are a regional specialty from Cali.
In this, our inaugural Festival Audio post, we are replaying highlights from the Opening Festival Ceremony recorded on June 30, 2011.
From the Motor City Stage, Miss Martha Reeves shared stories from her career and took audience questions. Afterwards, she and her band brought the crowd to their feet
A Tongan dish traditionally cooked in an underground oven on Sundays
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A glimpse of the Festival on July 1 through the lenses of some of the Smithsonian staff and volunteer photographers.
From the R&B program "Session Stage," Shirley Jones shares stories from her illustrious career, describing how she and her sisters got their start as back-up singers for Diana Ross and other Motown stars, their experiences as The Jones Girls, and Shir
Recipe by María Florinda Coy Castilla
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