National Folk Festival 2020 Virtual Celebration
With postponement of the 80th National Folk Festival until September 10-12, 2021, the National will hold a virtual celebration on the previously announced festival weekend of September 12-13. A combination of highlights from previous National Folk Festivals in Salisbury and new performances recorded exclusively for this year’s virtual celebration will be aired on the festival’s website and social media platforms as well as Delmarva Public Media (WSCL 89.5, WDSL 90.7, WESM 91.3).
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FAMILY ACTIVITY MATERIALS
Want to learn to juggle? Or make a kazoo? You can this weekend. Gather the materials listed for both activities and join the fun during the National Folk Festival 2020 Virtual Celebration.
Original performances recorded specifically for the virtual celebration will be provided by the following artists, some of whom are familiar to Salisbury audiences from the past two festivals:
Billy McComiskey & Friends
Petroloukas Halkias & Vasilis Kostas
This groundbreaking intergenerational collaboration between a clarino (clarinet) legend and a rising star on the laouto is redefining the relationship between these instruments. Continue reading
The Alt
Three acclaimed masters of Irish music celebrate the traditional songs, tunes, and spirit at the heart of the tradition. Continue reading
