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Performances from the Past Week

July 2, 2009 - Watch this Performance
This Indianapolis-based professional theater organization is committed to preserving African and African American performing arts traditions and helping develop the life skills of young people ages 12 to 21. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Asante Children’s Theatre

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July 1, 2009 - Watch this Performance
This ensemble from San Diego’s Chula Vista High School is considered one of the best student mariachi groups in the country. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Mariachi Chula Vista

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June 30, 2009 - Watch this Performance
Described as “pure Welsh musical gold,” Crasdant is known as the country’s leading instrumental band which combines music with clogging. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Crasdant

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June 29, 2009 - Watch this Performance
African American storytellers Mitchell G. Capel—known as “Gran’daddy Junebug”—and Diane Ferlatte charm audiences with their engaging tales. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Diane Ferlatte Mitchell G. Capel

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June 28, 2009 - Watch this Performance
This Afro-Puerto Rican ensemble fuses the traditional genres of Bomba and Plena with other Caribbean genres and jazz to create music that appeals to both listeners and dancers. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Viento de Agua

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June 27, 2009 - Watch this Performance
Performances from Welsh singer-songwriter/poet Gwyneth Glyn; Welsh folk artist Gareth Bonello; New York City-based poet/rapper Toni Blackman; D.C.-based poet/author/playwright/storyteller Kenny Carroll; and members of Arpex, a conjunto de arpa grande (big harp ensemble). Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Arpex Toni Blackman Gareth Bonello Gwyneth Glyn Kenny Carroll

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June 26, 2009 - Watch this Performance
This dynamic trio combines a hefty helping of Tex Mex conjunto simmered with several parts Texas rock and a daring dash of well-cured blues and R&B riffs. Part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Featured Artist(s): Los Texmaniacs

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