2018 National Folk Festival Celebrates Community & Creativity
Join us for a look back at the first year of the National Folk Festival’s three-year run in Salisbury, Maryland, held September 7-9, 2018. The National Folk Festival was and is a fabulous event which celebrates our great American community and all of its creative resources.
Rain certainly did not get in the way of a good time that weekend. All in all, approximately 63,000 festival goers heard great music, saw beautiful artwork, learned about our collective heritage, and enjoyed good food and even better company. It was impossible to take in all the good stuff offered there in just three days – so it was equally hard to talk about all of it in just one hour for this show.
We’ve compiled a list below of all the performers, presenters, and artisans who participated in the festival so you can find out more about them. Links are provided when available.
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Performers
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Albert Lee
Malibu, California
Nicknamed “Mr. Telecaster,” this rockabilly guitar icon is noted for his unique picking technique, melodic sensibilities, and lightning speed.
http://albertleeofficial.com
The Bing Brothers Band feat. Jake Krack
old-time string band
Marlinton and Huntington, West Virginia
One of the Mountain State’s finest old-time bands ably carries on their Appalachian musical legacy with a rousing, hard-driving style.
https://www.facebook.com/BingBrothersBand/
The Chankas of Perú
Andean scissors dance
Port Chester, New York
Carrying on the legendary danza de las tijeras (scissors dance), an ancient, highly acrobatic indigenous ritual dance from the southern Andes of Peru.
http://www.nyfolklore.org/pubs/voic41-1-2/danzaq.html
Clinton Fearon & the Boogie Brown Band
reggae
Seattle, Washington
A core member of the famed Gladiators and living legend of Jamaican roots reggae delivers the message and the groove.
http://clintonfearon.com/
Dancing On Air Crew
b-boying
Charleston, South Carolina
Gravity-defying head spins, twirling windmills, and rapid-fire footwork are hallmarks of this urban dance style that lies at the core of hip hop culture.
https://www.facebook.com/DancingOnAirCrew/
Greenbelt S.I.T.Y. Stars
precision jump rope team
Greenbelt, Maryland
A young champion precision jump rope team with dazzling acrobatic moves, agility, speed, style, and a positive message.
http://www.greenbeltsitystars.org
Imamyar Hasanov & Abbos Kosimov
Azerbaijani kamancha and percussion
San Francisco and Sacramento, California
Haunting melodies of the Azerbaijani spiked fiddle supported by dazzling percussion—sounds honed over centuries along the famed Silk Road routes of eastern and central Asia.
http://www.kamancha.com
Jason Samuels Smith
tap dance
New York, New York
One of the most acclaimed tap dancers of his generation, a bona fide “hoofer” who upholds a great American dance tradition with verve and style.
https://www.facebook.com/JasonSamuelsSmith/
Jeghetto
puppetry
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Recycled materials take on life as astonishing 21st-century puppets—breakdancing androids, dinosaurs, dreadlocked cellists, and—that connect with kids of all backgrounds.
http://www.jeghetto.com
Liz Carroll & Jake Charron
Irish
Chicago, Illinois
Acclaimed for her virtuosity and creativity, this Chicago-born fiddler is among the most influential and celebrated in the world of traditional Irish music.
https://www.lizcarroll.com
Mangum & Company
gospel brass "shout band"
Charlotte, North Carolina
This gospel trombone choir will raise the roof with its heavenly “shout band” harmonies, a musical tradition unique to the United House of Prayer for All People.
(no website)
Mariachi Los Camperos
mariachi
Los Angeles, California
Soaring, impassioned vocals, a magnificent violin section, and superb showmanship—one of the finest mariachis in the world.
https://www.mariachiloscamperos.com
Marquise Knox
blues
St. Louis, Missouri
Channeling the power of old-school masters, this prodigiously talented 27-year-old is the future of the blues.
https://marquiseknoxblues.com
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
bluegrass
Charlestown, Indiana
Ten-time IBMA Fiddle Performer of the Year leads a powerhouse band, creating dynamic traditional bluegrass that has propelled them to the top of the American bluegrass scene.
https://www.flamekeeperband.com/home
Michael Winograd & the Honorable Mentshn
klezmer
Brooklyn, New York
With sounds rousing, raucous, and poignant in turn, this all-star band fronted by one of today’s premier klezmer clarinetists is leading the modern renaissance of klezmer.
https://www.michaelwinograd.net
Nicolae Feraru
Romanian cimbalom
Chicago, Illinois
Stunning virtuosity and deep musical passion have made this master of the cimbalom a revered figure in Chicago’s Eastern European communities.
http://www.nicolaeferaru.com
Nukariik
Inuit throat singing
Ottawa, Ontario
A rarely heard tradition, Inuit throat singing blends breath and voiced sound to create playful, rhythmic melodies and imitations of sounds in nature.
http://www.nukariik.ca
Orquesta SCC
salsa dura
Bronx, New York
These “new kings of salsa dura” are leading a renaissance of driving, socially conscious Latin music that brings the energy of the barrio back to salsa.
https://www.facebook.com/Orquesta.SCC
Phil Wiggins Blues House Party
Piedmont blues and dance
Takoma Park, Maryland
A harmonica wizard and a master of dance lead an exuberant celebration of Piedmont blues music and dance inspired by the rural house parties of their youth.
http://www.philwiggins.com
The Quebe Sisters
Texas fiddling and western swing
Dallas, Texas
Divine three-part-harmony singing and fiddling from the Lone Star State—think Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys meet the Andrews Sisters.
http://quebesisters.com
Rahzel
beatboxing
New York, New York
Redefining the possibilities of the human voice, this one-time member of The Roots sparked a beatbox renaissance.
https://twitter.com/rahzelthelegend
Red Trouser Show
circus arts
Wilton, New Hampshire
This dynamic street circus duo combines precision acrobatics with daring feats and nonstop laughs, and a breathtaking finale that ends high in the air.
http://www.theredtrousershow.com
Sounds of Korea
Korean music and dance
New York, New York
In exquisite traditional attire, with powerful ritual drumming, lush music, and expressive dances, this accomplished ensemble offers a powerful journey into the heart of Korean culture.
http://kpacnyc.org
Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
Cajun
Mamou, Louisiana
Both deeply traditional and forward-looking, this band sets the standard for modern Cajun music—sophisticated, soulful, and never failing to move both body and spirit.
http://www.mamouplayboys.com
Tremé Brass Band
New Orleans brass band
New Orleans, Louisiana
From the storied Tremé neighborhood, and firmly rooted in community parade traditions, one of the Crescent City’s most beloved brass bands.
https://www.facebook.com/TremeBrassBand
West African Highlife Band
highlife
El Cerrito, California
Acclaimed Nigerian bassist Babá Ken Okulolo and his all-star band deliver the irresistibly danceable sounds of classic highlife.
http://www.africanmusicsource.com
Yves Lambert Trio
Québécois
Montreal, Québec
Led by a towering figure in traditional Québécois music, this brilliant trio mines the rich musical heritage of “La belle province” to create a one-of-a-kind musical experience.
http://yveslambert.com/en/
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Maryland Traditions Folklife Area Stage Performers
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Andrea Hoag & Chris Ousley
Swedish fiddling
Brentwood, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
https://www.andreahoag.com
Chum Ngek & Suteera Nagavajara
Cambodian homrong music
Gaithersburg and Takoma Park, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
http://musicofcambodia.org
Hugh Campbell & Dave Reed
old-time and bluegrass
Elkton and Rising Sun, Maryland
http://campbellstories.com/storytellers/hugh-and-zane-campbell/
Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition
bluegrass
California, Maryland
http://thebluegrassjamboree.com/show/bluegrass_bay/
Mama Linda Goss & Dr. David Fakunle
African American storytelling
Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
http://weareblackwomen.com/storyteller-linda-goss-telling-the-truth/
Mohammadreza Kazemifar & Ali Analouei
Persian classical singing
Potomac and Rockville, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
(No Website)
Phil Wiggins Blues House Party
Piedmont blues and dance
Takoma Park, Maryland
A harmonica wizard and a master of dance lead an exuberant celebration of Piedmont blues music and dance inspired by the rural house parties of their youth.
http://www.philwiggins.com
Sebastian Wang & Sanghyuk Park
Korean samulnori
Kensington and Laurel, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
http://www.washingtonsamulnori.com
The Sensational Royal Lights
gospel quartet
Catonsville, Maryland
http://www.sensationalroyallights.com
Shodekeh & Ian Hesford
Tuvan throat singing
Baltimore, Maryland
https://www.msac.org/touring-artists-roster/shodekeh
Singing & Praying Bands of Maryland and Delaware
African American devotional music
Anne Arundel and Dorchester counties, Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware
http://singingprayingband.com
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Maryland Traditions Folklife Area Demonstrators
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Anna Pasqualucci & Lisa Marie Penn
screen painting
Linthicum, Maryland and Glen Rock, Pennsylvania
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
http://www.paintedwindowscreens.com
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Smith Island-style skiff
St. Michaels, MD
http://cbmm.org
James Lane
community scholar
Crisfield, Maryland
Janice Marshall
Smith Island cake & crab picking
Crisfield, Maryland
Jay Martin
local food systems & organic agriculture
Bivalve, Maryland
http://www.lexiconoffood.com/users/jay-martin
Joyce Fitchett
crab picking
Crisfield, Maryland
Kermit Travers
skipjack captain
East New Market, Maryland
https://www.msac.org/maryland-tradition/captain-kermit-robert-lee-travers
Mary Ada Marshall
Smith Island cake
Tylerton, Maryland
https://www.msac.org/maryland-tradition/united-methodist-women-smith-island
Michael Whidbee
oyster shucking
Crisfield, Maryland
Newell Quinton
scrapple making
Mardela Springs, Maryland
Phil Langley
charter fishing
Dameron, Maryland
http://watermenheritagetours.org/Tours/Captain-Phil-Langley
Pocomoke Indian Nation
dugout canoe making, flint knapping, and hide stretching
Eden, Maryland
https://pocomokeindiannation.org
Rhonda Aaron
muskrat trapping and eel pot weaving
Church Creek, Maryland
https://visitdorchester.org/muskrat-champ-eel-pot-weaver-grandmother/
Rich Smoker & Kenny Glasgow
decoy carving
Marion Station, Maryland and Princess Anne, Maryland
Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award Team
https://facebook.com/rwsmoker.wildfowl.carving/
Roger Richardson
farming on the Eastern Shore
Eden, Maryland
Stoney Whitelock
skipjack captain
Deal Island, Maryland
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Festival Artisans
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Amused Studios
Salisbury, MD
Ceramics
http://www.amusedstudios.org
BugZen
Eden, MD
Framed insects, fossils, and gemstones
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BugZen
Cal’s Putterings
Princess Anne, MD
Handcrafted wooden cutting boards and trivets engraved with iconic Maryland imagery such as crabs, lighthouses, and regional wildlife.
Counterpoint Studio
Salisbury, MD
Metalsmith Wanda Jester
https://www.counterpoint.studio
Dropping Acorns
Cambridge, MD
Metalsmith Kate Huntington
https://www.droppingacorns.com
Erick Sahler Serigraphs Co.
Salisbury, MD
Hand-pulled silkscreen prints
https://ericksahler.com
Eddie Wozny Shorebirds and Waterfowl Carvings
Cambridge, MD
Waterfowl and decoy carver
http://www.eddiewozny.com
Jeanne Norton Hammett Serigraphs
Saint Inigoes, MD
Chesapeake-themed silk screen prints
http://www.jeannenortonhammett.com
Kelley’s Creations
Snow Hill, MD
Unique quilted fabric handbags, totes and accessories
http://www.kelleyscreations.etsy.com
Kim Bemis
Ocean View, DE
Fine Art Photography
http://www.kimbemis.com
Make Studio
Baltimore, MD
FINe Art collective of multiple Maryland artists
http://www.make-studio.org
Noah’s Ark Folk Art
Salisbury, MD
Wood carvings - folk art
http://www.noahs-ark.com/
One of a Kind
Parsonsburg, MD
Custom wreaths, mirrors, picture frames, and lamps
The Painted Screen Society of Baltimore, Inc.
Catonsville, MD
Painted scenes on woven wire mesh window and door screens
http://paintedscreens.org/
PaperLiberated
Silver Spring, MD
Paper Quilling
https://www.facebook.com/Paper.Liberated/
Rachel Alvarez Art
Salisbury, MD
Watercolor art and illustrations
https://rachelalvarezart.com/
Salisbury University Glass Club
Salisbury, MD
Decorative blown-glass
https://www.facebook.com/saliburyuniversity.glassclub/
Secrets of the Eastern Shore
Cambridge, MD
Photography - Graphic Design
http://www.secretsoftheeasternshore.com
Secrets of the Universe
Salisbury, MD
Eco-friendly, nature-inspired jewelry
Textures Gallery
Rock Hall, MD
Fiber artist Alice Pickett Lewis
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TexturesGallery
Twin Moons Pottery
Hagerstown, MD
Handcrafted functional and sculptural pottery
http://www.twinmoonspottery.com
White Clover Kiln
Bel Air, MD
Ceramic earrings, bracelets, necklaces, buttons, and wall tiles
http://www.whitecloverkiln.com/
The Wood is Wonderful Shop
Salisbury, MD
One-of-a-kind handmade wood boxes, trunks, tables, benches, bowls, bird houses, and more.
