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The Nur Qanon Ensemble takes its name from the pomegranate, a popular food in Armenia and a symbol of unity.
“Ultimately, our major goal is for people to dance.”
How is a folktale formed? Or a folksong composed?
The musical styles in Barcelona exemplify the diverse communities that coexist in this city as people from around the world make it their new home.
On the opening night of theFestival, we welcomed back the BeauSoleil Quartet for a Cajun dance party on the National Mall.
Maestro Joseph Caulkins, artistic director of Sarasota’s Key Chorale, is known for his creativity and a knack for finding unknown musical masterpieces.
On the opening day of the 50th anniversary Folklife Festival, Los Texmaniacs took the stage in the Ralph Rinzler Memorial Concert.
See a video of this super group team playing Irish American music of the Mid-Atlantic region at the 2017 Folklife Festival.
This sound collage includes a banjo rendition of the National Anthem, an origin country role call, and remarks from a Citizenship Ceremony conducted at the Festival.
Capping off the first night of Reunion Weekend, son huasteco musician Artemio Posadas brought the spirit of northeastern Mexico to the National Mall.
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