In cooperation with The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, The National Park Service, Montgomery County, and The Richmond Folk Festival

Saturday June 4

and Sunday June 5 2016

Glen Echo Park Maryland

36th Annual Washington Folk Festival

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W elcome to the 36th Annual FSGW Washington Folk Festival! The Folklore Society of Greater Washington is pleased to once again bring you this celebration of Washingtons diverse cultural heritage. The festival commemorates the heritage of the past but also welcomes the new. For two full days, the festival presents seven stages of continuous performances and workshops for every interest and every age, and all for FREE. We hope you will take advantage of the informal setting of the festival to meet and talk to these talented performers and crafters who are your neighbors.

The FSGW Washington Folk Festival exists only because the people involved with it volunteer their time all of the performers, the sound and stage crews, and the staff. Its a truly talented group, devoted to maintaining and promoting the traditional arts. FSGW also wants to recognize its co-sponsors: the Glen Echo Partnership for Arts and Culture, the National Park Service, Montgomery County, and the Richmond Folk Festival. We thank all of our partners for their continued support and generosity.

FSGW especially thanks WFF visitors who have so generously contributed cash donations. These donations are a primary source of funds which makes the FSGW WFF possible. If you look around, youll see many people wearing donation buttons. You can get your button and help the FSGW WFF to continue by stopping by the information tent (near the Carousel).

As always, there are lots of things going on at this years FSGW WFF, and we hope you sample as many as you can. Try something thats unfamiliar go listen to the fine tellers of tales in the Storytelling Area, or dance a tango in the Spanish Ballroom. FSGW hopes that you have a great time meeting and learning about your neighbors at this, the 36th Annual FSGW Washington Folk Festival. The Board of Directors of The Folklore Society of Greater Washington

W e are pleased to welcome you back to Glen Echo Park for the 36th FSGW Washington Folk Festival. As a mainstay of the Parks history for three decades, the Festival not only brings together amazing artists and performers through exceptional programs, but reminds us of the Parks year-round commitment to bring arts and cultural programs to the community.

As you share and experience the diversity of cultural traditions this festival celebrates, we invite you to explore the Park and learn about the activities that make this such a unique place. While you are here I also encourage you to stop by the Partnerships tent to pick up a Spring/Summer catalog and learn about upcoming classes and events.

Today wed like to thank the Folklore Society of Greater Washington and the many volunteers involved with this festival for their sponsorship and hard work. We look forward to welcoming the Festival back for many years to come.

Katey Boerner, Executive Director, Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc.

On the occasion of this 36th Annual FSGW Washington Folk Festival, it is again with pleasure that the National Park Service and the staff of Glen Echo Park welcomes each of you to this great national park! The Festival is yet another opportunity to not only showcase local, national and international talent and artistry but also an opportunity for new and returning park visitors of all ages to explore and learn more about Glen Echo Park and its fascinating history, programs and activities while completely immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the Festival!

The staff of Glen Echo Park are always excited about co-sponsoring this Festival, which features storytellers, musicians, and craftspeople, who represent over 35 cultures throughout the world. This ongoing partnership of the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, and the hundreds of Festival volunteers who help make this weekend possible, and benefits the park visitors with an overall enhancing park experience.

Again welcome, enjoy the festivities and we thank you for continued support of Glen Echo Park.

Alexcy Romero, Superintendent George Washington Memorial Parkway

National Park Service StaffAlexcy Romero, Superintendent, GWMP

Blanca Stransky, Deputy Superintendent, GWMP

Aaron LaRocca, Chief of Staff, GWMP

Brent ONeill, North District Ranger

Glen Echo Park and Clara Barton NHSNPS StaffJennifer Epolito, Janet Greene, Daryl Leftwood, Kevin Patti, John Richardson

GEPPAC StaffKatey Boerner, Executive Director

Ivi Bradley, Hannah Carter, Jenni Cloud, Kim Cuthbert,Reuven Eitan, Lisa Fahlstrom, Janice Fischer, Meredith Forster, Jackson Frazier, Cheryl Fuller, Bert Kenyon, William Lee, Allison Mah, Jim Manley, Marlene McConnell, Kima Meidav, Debbie Mueller, Emily Mah Rogers, Sharis Simonian

Festival StaffFestival CoordinatorDwain Winters

CraftsBill Day*, Rita Ferrara*

DocumentationLauretta Burke, Alexander C Kafka, Chuck Kent

HospitalityDave Laning*, Jerry Navratil, Penelope Weinberger

MembershipJudy Oppenheim

OfficeDean Clamons, Darriel Day, Jody Fitterer, Bruce Gewirz, Barry Schlesinger

OperationsMary Boeckman*, Wayne Botts, Jim Burns, Art Coleman, Beth Curren, Bill Day, Bill de Graff, Andy Derbyshire, Richard Derbyshire, Henry Ellis, David Hanks, David Hsia, Julie Hsia, Katie Hsia, Norman Hudson-Taylor, Dave Laning, Susie Lew, Steven Smith, Betty Taylor, Bill Taylor, Annet Vinck, Dwain Winters*

PresenterMary Cliff, Jane Dorfman, Carly Gewirz, Dan Kahn, Grace Kraemer, Pete Kraemer, Diana Parker

Program CommitteeBill Baker, Charlie Baum, Derek Brock, Jane Dorfman, Donna Fletcher, Mia Gardiner*, Debbie Hutton, Marilyn Leeseberg, Carol Lite, Tim Livengood, Heather Livingston, Jesse Palidofsky, Tom Sweeting

Program EditorDavid Lawrence Alexander

PublicityDonna Fletcher, Ingrid Gorman, Liz Milner, Dwain Winters

SoundStuart Barkley, Matt Bieneman, Steven Bluestein, Tom Bryson, Ed Casey, Jonathan Chary, Charlie Pilzer, Jamie Platt, Tony Premo, Mike Rivers, Al Taylor*

Stage ManagerJoel Bluestein, Jim Cole, Andy Derbyshire, Jane Dorfman, Dan Kahn, Van Mertz, Andy Wallace

VolunteersDean Clamons, Betty Taylor, Dwain Winters, Neil Zimmerman

* Committee Chair

All information in this program is current as of May 23, 2016, and is subject to change without notice.

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Join the parade through the park with the Rockville High School Pipe Band!

Orchester Praevica Dance to high energy Orchester Praevica, which draws its music from Eastern Europe, czrds, and gypsy swing traditions. The group is directed by Slovak guitarist and singer Tom Drgon. Instructors will show you the steps.

Tango Dance with Tango MercurioLearn the movement language of Argentine tango with Tango Mercurio, a non-profit organization dedicated to building community through dance. The groups community tango orchestra provides the live music for the milonga.

Irish Breakfast Band For more than 25 years, this band of about 20 musicians and dancers has been meeting every Saturday morning for breakfast and a rousing session of traditional Irish music.

Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Through a cappella music and drama, the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices present songs and stories of African-American struggle and perseverance, trials and triumphs.

Snakehead Run Specializing in blues, jug, and string band music, Snakehead Run plays old-time acoustic music that might have been heard on a street corner or in a juke joint early in the last century.

Christylez Bacon Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon tells stories while multi-tasking on djembe, guitar, and human beat-box.

Trio Sefardi Combining a respect for the traditions of Sephardic music with creative arranging and scoring, Trio Sefardi brings the vibrant past into the living present.

Bill Baker Band Festival favorite Bill Baker returns with his new band and new songs firmly rooted in the American folk tradition. Joining him are Derek Brock (guitar), Steve Bloom (percussion), and Scott Giambusso (bass).

Harley String Band Jim Clark, Steve Coffee, and Jim Johnson play original American and folk nouveau with an edge, supporting each other on a wide array of instruments.

Rozsafa Hungarian Ensemble with Zsuzanna Seres Feel like a visitor to a Hungarian village as the Rozsafa Folk Ensemble presents music and dance from the Carpathian Basin, described by famous composer Bel Bartk as beautiful to the eye; beautiful to the ear.

Flamenco Aparicio The dancers and musicians of Flamenco Aparacio come from several different cultural backgrounds to celebrate flamenco, the legendary art form rooted in ancient Andalusia. They showcase choreographies by Edwin Aparicio, company founder and director.

Anne Sheldon Old Yarns Anne shares stories featuring fiber, from Penelope to Rumpelstiltskin.

Washington Dunhuang Guzheng Academy Founded to promote Chinese folk culture and the traditional multi-string guzheng, the Academy also embraces innovation and incorporates Western instruments and music into their performances.

Barnes & Hampton Enjoy the unique repertoire of Celtic, Renaissance, and original compositions of Linn Barnes and Allison Hampton, played on lute, Celtic harp, guitar, and cittern.

Abigail Palmer & Eric Selby In a fusion of their diverse musical backgrounds, Abigail Palmer (harp, vocals) and Eric Selby (percussion) create a multitude of soundscapes.

Paraguayan Harp Hector Muoz (harp) and Ulises Rodriguez (guitar) present Paraguayan music, playing the traditional arrangements of the Guarani people.

Bruce Hutton Folk musician Bruce Hutton captures old time traditions as he plays an array of instruments including autoharp, banjo, lap dulcimer, and jaw harp.

Janice Curtis Greene Walk a Mile in My Shoes Spend time with abolitionist Harriet Tubman as portrayed by master storyteller and historical re-enactor, Janice Curtis Greene.

Eleanor Ellis An elegant finger-style blues guitarist with an expressive voice, Eleanor Ellis distills the elements of traditional songs and transmits them in her unique, believable way.

The Reitz Stuff Musical couple Marv and Kathy Reitz bring lovely duet harmonies to swing, country, and folk songs, accompanying themselves on a variety of instruments.

Noa Baum If You Give a Mouse a Story Celebrated storyteller Noa Baum delivers a feast of imagination and delight with tales of small creatures that prevail.

Storytelling Stage

at The Puppet Company Theater

Romanian Dance with Jamie Platt Join in the folk dances of Romania, taught by popular instructor Jamie Platt to authentic traditional music provided by Tom Armstrong, Joan Dubinsky, Loretta Kelley, and Craig Packard.

Chelise Fox Tale as Old as Time Chelise tells stories of beauties, beasts, and transformations. For all ages.

Gary Lloyd Underdogs Rock Gary tells a tale that has nothing to do with the former canine caped crusader with the power of thunder.

Flur Enjoy Flurs Scandinavian and American traditional dance music, played with a Swedish accent. Members are Gran Olsson and Ellen Bartlett, fiddles; Karin Ly, cello ... (cont. until 3:15)

Elke Baker Champion Scottish fiddler Elke Baker combines lyrical melodies ... (cont. until 3:15)

Have you ever wanted to ask a performer how they play those sweet licks? Now is your chance to sit down with a performer in a small group to get a short introduction to what makes his or her sound unique. Bring your own instrument to play along, or just come to listen. For some sessions there might even be loaners available. Check out the schedule on page 9 of the program to find out when you can swap a few jokes and learn more about old time banjo, harmonica, dancing the hula, and playing duets. The Meet the Artist area is next to the Information tent. (See map on back page.)

Take a performer home with you tonight!

Many of the performers you are enjoying at this years festival have produced recordings of their music which are available at the festival CD sales table located in the Spanish Ballroom Lobby. Most performers can spend only a few hours in the park and need to take their unsold CDs with them when they leave. This means the selection of CDs available at the CD table continually changes throughout the day. Visit the table often and when you find a recording that catches your attention buy it then because it may not be there the next time you look.

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Family Dance The whole family will enjoy joining in the easy dances called by Bob Mathis to the lively music of Bob Garber, Alice Markham, and Jeff Steinberg.

Fairfax Chinese Dance Troupe with Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble Through a variety of dances, this troupe vividly portrays the life and culture of different Chinese ethnic groups in China and Taiwan. The dancers are accompanied by Chinese and western instruments.

Swedish Dance with Flur Fiddler Gran Olsson teaches the hambo and other Swedish traditional couple dances, with dance music provided by Flur.

Reverb With firm roots in the traditions of African-American harmony groups, the men of Reverb use only their voices to bring warmth and style to traditional and composed songs.

Blue Panamuse Expect a bit of sass, a pinch of sorrow, and a big dose of tasty acoustic licks when Blue Panamuse delivers its unique brand of blues and swing from the Golden Age of Radio to today.

(cont. from 2:30) ... and Charlie Pilzer, bass; with guest artist Olga Prokunina, fiddle and voice.

Little Bit A Blues One of the areas best-loved groups, Little Bit A Blues features the unique vocals and guitar style of National Heritage Fellow Warner Williams, the masterful harmonica playing of Jay Summerour, and the tasty percussion of Eric Selby.

The Sweater Set The always-endearing Maureen Andary and Sara Curtin bring soaring harmonies to songs of life and love while playing flute, guitar, ukulele, accordion, and glockenspiel.

Soul in Motion Through an exciting program of dancing and drumming, Soul in Motion shares the richness and experiences of African-American culture.

Rick Franklin and His Delta Blues Boys Master of Piedmont finger-style blues guitar, Rick Franklin is known for singing hokum songs with a humorous twist. He appears with His Delta Blues Boys (Tom Cox/bass, Geoff Seals/harmonica, and Rick Usilton/percussion).

Mark H Rooney Taiko School Japanese taiko drumming is a powerful synergy of sound and dynamic movement. Mark Rooney has studied, performed, and taught taiko in Japan, Europe, and the United States. His students demonstrate this exciting art form.

DC Mudd A blues band featuring male harmony vocals and fine musicianship, DC Mudd won the competition to represent the Washington area in the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

Moira Dougherty Barking Mice and Talking Turtles Moira tells folk stories about unusual animals. For all ages.

MyLinda Butterworth Silly and Sillier MyLinda will make you grin and giggle with silly tales for all ages.

Ellouise Schoettler Second Hand Rose Ellouise tells stories from Goodwill to family hand-me-downs bringing a bit of tension, some laughs, and a tear or two.

Margaret Chatham The Cat That Walked By Himself Cat lovers and haters will recognize the characters when Margaret tells this tale from Rudyard Kiplings Just-So Stories.

Carey Creed Folk and jazz inspired singer-songwriter Carey Creed pairs with multi-instrumentalist Jim Queen on songs of love, spirit, and nature.

ROYA Trio In an exciting musical fusion, Roya Bahrami (santur, vocals), Ricardo Marlow (flamenco guitar), and Jon Seligman (percussion) perform Royas innovative compositions blending Persian melodies and poetry with Spanish flamenco.

(cont. from 2:45) ... with driving dance rhythms in her energetic fiddling on Scottish, Celtic, and American tunes.

Cissa Paz Soulful Brazilian singer-songwriter Cissa Paz melds rich Afro-Brazilian and Luso-African traditions into her tasteful song creations.

Squeezers This merry showcase features concertinas and a melodeon squeezing out English, klezmer, jazz, Scandinavian, and music hall tunes as Jim Besser, Bill Brown, Randy Stein, and Gus Voorhees take the stage.

Martin Family Band Since taking the music they played at home to the performance stage in 1995, the Martin Family Band has been delighting audiences with its lively blend of Appalachian string band, Irish dance, and Colonial-era music.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Crystal Pool StageSponsored by the Richmond Folk FestivalSpanish BallroomYurt Village Stage Chautauqua StageCuddle-Up Stage Potomac Palisades StageStorytelling Stageat The Puppet Company Theater

Orfeia An all-woman vocal ensemble celebrating Balkan and Eastern European folk traditions, Orfeia sings village songs to sacred chants with unique harmonies, rhythms, and vocal ornaments.

Bob Rychlik Master of overtone flutes from his native Slovakia, Bob Rychlik plays traditional and current music on the massive fujara and smaller fipple flutes called koncovka.

Marimba Linda Xelaju The parents and young adult members of the Giron family perform traditional and innovative interpretations of Guatemalan music on an eight-foot marimba.

Saturday Songwriter Showcase Nicole Belanus, Lynn Hollyfield, and Annette Wasilik represent a cross section of the best performing songwriters the Washington area has to offer. They touch hearts and minds with observations about life, love, and the natural world.

Shirleta Settles Stories and Songs Singer/storyteller Shirleta tells fables with a musical beat. Finish off the day in storytelling by joining in the songs.

Fiddle Showcase Some of the areas finest fiddlers Elke Baker, Loretta Kelley, Bruce Lebovitz, Gran Olsson, and Alan Oresky share tunes in a variety of fiddle styles.

Candace Wolf We Share the Planet with Animals Candace spins hilarious tales from around the world celebrating the special affection people have for our fellow creatures.

Allison Shapira A self-described recovering opera singer inspired by Joan Baez and Judy Collins, Allison brings her beautiful, honeyed voice to heartfelt songs.

Cajun Dance with Cypress TrioBe transported to Southwestern Louisiana as Cypress Trio plays traditional two-steps, waltzes, and more, with vocals in Cajun French. No experience necessary a teacher will show you the steps!

Pete Kraemer Drawing from his wide repertoire, acoustic guitarist and singer Pete Kraemer presents an eclectic mix of old blues and traditional songs.

Blanco y Negro Percussionist-singers Yenobis Delgado and Reimy Perez Bauta perform the rhythms and music of their native Cuba, considered to have one of the richest musical cultures in the world.

Siobhn Quinn and Michael Bowers Brimming with compelling songs and seamless harmonies, award-winning performers Siobhn Quinn and Michael Bowers paint dynamic, colorful stories with rich original and traditional music.

Thank you to the Glen Echo Fire Department for their many years of support ...

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... in providing the Washington Folk Festival with Emergency Medical Services.

Glen Echo Park is one of the finest cultural resources in the Greater Washington area.

The 2016 Richmond Folk Festival, October 7-9On the James River Waterfront at Browns Island and the Tredegar Historical Site

Glen Echo is a National Park Service site; its programs and activities are produced and managed by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture.

Through the work of the Partnership, Glen Echo Park is the home to:

14residentartistsandarts organizations

Athrivingsocialdance program

Therestored1921Dentzel Carousel

Twoaward-winningchildren's theaters

Aweekenddrop-inart program for children

Residentartiststudiosand galleries

Natureprogramand aquarium

Hundredsofclassesinvisual and performing arts

Festivalsandspecialevents

Learn more about Glen Echo Parks year-round program. Pick up a Summer Program at the sponsor tent and login in to:

www.glenechopark.org

The Richmond Folk Festival carries on a 12-year tradition established by the hugely successful National Folk Festival in Richmond, Virginia.

The Festival celebrates the richness and variety of American cultural traditions

through music, dance, folklife demonstrations, crafts and food.

The Richmond Folk Festival features more than 30 performing groups on seven live music stages with continuous music and dance performances, along with a

Virginia Folklife demonstration area, children's activities, a folk arts marketplace, regional and ethnic foods and more.

The FREE three-day Festival is expected to be one of the largest events in Virginia, drawing visitors from across the country.

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

Saturday1:00-2:00 Pete Kraemer & Bob Clayton Old-time banjo and the fun of playing music with friends.

2:00-3:00 Bruce Hutton Jaw harps, washboards, and other unusual traditional instruments.

3:00-4:00 Andrew Acosta Learning from the elders, a journey in roots and folk music.

4:00-5:00 Bill Mayhew Joke Swap; share your favorites (for all ages).

Meet The ArtistSunday1:00-2:00 Lisa Null Voice clinic for singers.

2:00-3:00 Terry Leonino Blues harmonica style and techniques.

3:00-4:00 Mark Jaster How to be a mime (with commentary by Bill Mayhew).

4:00-5:00 Halau Hoomau I ka Wai Ola O Hawaii Everybody do the hula! (Near the Storytelling and Cuddle-Up Stages)

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Art Glass CenterArt Glass Center at Glen Echo Park

A group of long-time students at the Glen Echo Park Art Glass Center will be displaying and selling their work, which uses a wide variety of fused glass styles, materials and techniques. They will offer jewelry, small functional glass items and larger one-of-a-kind art works. They will be happy to explain the different materials and techniques used.

Divya AhujaMystic Lines

www.mysticlines.com

Divya creates elegant jewelry, primarily from dichroic glass, crystals, and handblown glass beads.

Kelly BalcomWild Hibiscus

www.etsy.com/shop/WildHibiscusgifts

Kelly creates imaginative jewelry that reminds her of the California beaches where she grew up. She uses a very wide variety of materials: shells, natural rocks, and gems from the sea and the earth including wood, abalone, seed beads, mother of pearl, cultured pearls, agate, glass, Swarovski crystals, and azurite.

Charlotte BoyntonBoynton Pottery

Charlotte makes elegant high-fired stoneware and porcelain items decorated with Celtic designs that swirl, twist, knot, and glide across bowls, mugs, and other useful shapes.

Michelle BurnsMystic Water Soap

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Michelle creates handmade soaps and other hair and skin care products. Her soaps are made from scratch using olive and other natural oils, shea butter, goat or coconut milk, herbs, essential oils, colorings, and fragrances. Many are vegan. She offers a wide variety of special-purpose soaps including shaving soap, sea salt soaps, and shampoo bars as well as other hand made hair and skin care products.

Jane CheekOld Work, New Hands Quilts & Old Fashioned Clothing

Jane sews a variety of items for women, men, and children in both contemporary and historical styles. She offers hats, aprons, bags of various sizes and purposes, dolls and doll clothes, historical garb, and more.

Cyndi CookePurses for Hope

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Cyndi makes purses and bags ranging from cosmetic bags to travel bags in a wide variety of styles, patterns and fabrics. When travel to Sierra Leone is possible she travels to work with a mission for women and childrens health there, and supports the local economy by buying fabrics to use in making her products.

Beth DanaBeths Silver Art

www.BethsSilverArt.com

Beth makes fine silver (99.9% pure silver) molded pendants. She designs many of her own molds and accents her pieces with semiprecious stones, silver wire, and glass forms. She also offers earrings and pendants featuring fine silver wire work.

Nancy EnnisSilver Lace Studio

www.silverlacestudio.com

Nancys unusual jewelry includes chain mail and wire work in a variety of metals, as well as intricate off-loom bead weaving.

Morris Dancers

At various times and locations around the park, you will see and hear local Morris teams performing this energetic English folk dance. Morris dancers typically wear bells on their shins and often wield sticks, swords, and handkerchiefs.

Alphorn Player

The alphorn is a long, powerful horn originally used by Swiss herders and mountaineers as a means of communication. Alphorn soloist Tobi Cisin has performed with several local orchestras, the Folger Consort, and Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden. From noon to 1 pm and at other times throughout the Festival, she will play her beautiful, handcrafted alphorn made in the Vaud Canton of Switzerland by master alphorn maker Gerald Pot.

Organ Grinder Lola & Master Bob

In a tradition that dates back to the 1700s, Organ Grinder Lola will be strolling through the park on Sunday singing Old World and American folk melodies, ballads, and popular songs, while Master Bob turns their hand-crafted crank organ. If youre lucky, you might get a hands-on chance to be an organ grinder, too!

Saturday: Arlington Northwest Morris, Foggy Bottom Morris Men, and Rock Creek Morris Women.

Sunday: Mason-Dixon Border Morris, possibly the oldest Morris team in North America.

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From Glorias visits to the world beneath the waves, she creates matted and/or framed wall prints of fish, corals, and other animal life. She also offers note cards that share the story of her encounters and a bit about the lives of the animals she meets.

Carl and Kathleen GotzmerJune Apple Dulcimers

www.juneappledulcimers.com

Carl Gotzmer has been building musical instruments for more than 30 years. In addition to mountain an hammered dulcimers, Carl and luthiers Kent Hibben, Jessica Smallwood, carver Paul Kilgore, and inlay artist Lee Henson craft obscure European mountain zithers, bowed psalteries, and original design instruments such as the Cellomer. June Apple is the only maker of early American dulcimers in styles that go back to1740.Theyhavemadethreemountain and two hammered dulcimers for the Smithsonian.

Iris GrundlerArtist Potter

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Iris creates richly decorated and colored pottery in a wide variety of colors and designs. She offers home dcor, kitchenware, and tableware including bowls and platters, wine chillers, tea pots, pitchers, and much more. Her style and patterns combine elements from her Spanish and Incan heritage with American influences to produce designs that are uniquely hers.

Laura HummelPainted Whimsy

Laura makes one-of-a-kind mixed-media creations for home and garden, using a variety of papers, paints, found objects and vintage items. Her work includes birdhouses, watering cans, travel journals, handmade books, and papers, mail art envelopes, and boxes.

Cara JablonCaras Creations

www.carascreationsonline.com

Cara makes jewelry in a style that is uniquely hers, including coiled wire necklaces and earrings, pearl lariats, pewter and semi-precious stone necklaces and earrings, and beaded, braided kumihimo necklaces.

Christina KeuneRosemaling by Christina

Christina creates traditional 18th and 19th century Norwegian and Swedish folk art hand painted on functional wooden items and ornaments.

Sara KennedyThe Dolls Boutique

Sara makes doll clothes in a variety of styles and fabrics, to fit 15-inch and 18-inch dolls such as the American Girl doll. She also makes walker bags, to attach to mobility walkers.

Leigh LambertWild Valleigh

Leigh creates wildly imaginative fabric dolls-for-grownups and stuffed toys for children. Her work is richly decorated, amusing, and very sly a viewer needs to spend time with many of her pieces in order to see all of the wit and humor she has put into them.

Cynthia LarrLarr Designs

Cynthia makes wearable art jewelry using copper, bronze, and other metals as well as a wide variety of other materials. Her designs are inspired by her travels in the American Southwest and throughout the world. She uses metalsmithing, wireworking, and enameling to make her one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and cuff bracelets.

Percy Medina & Elizabeth ChancoGourds, Musical Instruments, Wall Hangings

Percy creates striking images that are hand carved, burned, and painted on intricately decorated gourds. He also makes Peruvian and other musical instruments. Elizabeth makes wonderful handmade quilts and three-dimensional wall hangings.

B. J. OpferOpfers Wildlife Art

B.J. makes original watercolors and limited edition prints of songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, small mammals, and big game. He also does paints pet portraits and exotic birds, parrots, and macaws.

Kathryn OttmanKathryn Ottman Designs Polymer Clay

www.kathrynottman.com

Kathryns work includes all-handcrafted designs in polymer clay: jewelry and home dcor, precious metal clay and Bronze clay, earrings and pendants, and knitted scarves with matching polymer scarf pins. In addition she now offers paracord bracelets and crocheted scarves.

Billy PropheteBilly Blokhead

www.myblokhead.com

Billy creates handmade wooden sculptures designed to recreate and celebrate notable moments in life. He offers whimsical sculptures for all sorts of occasions and will design a personal sculpture or trophy for any occasion. You design, I build.

Howard and Audrey StelzerHow-Auds Creations

Howard makes metal jewelry of all types using silver, copper, and brass along with semi-precious stones. Audrey crochets lightweight spring and summer scarves.

Maria StroffolinoBriteCloth Tie Dyed Wearables

www.britecloth.com

Maria creates tie dyed clothing for men and women, children and infants as well as accessories and other wearables including hats, socks, hair accessories, pet shirts, and much more.

Sunisa YorgasonSunisas Clay Flowers

www.sunisaclayflowers.com

Sunisa makes handmade flowers of air dried clay, displayed in lifelike, graceful arrangements. Her specialty is orchids, but she also makes many other varieties of flower including roses, irises, calla lilies, bird-of-paradise flowers, and many others.

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The East Rising Lion Dance Troupe wards off evil spirits and brings good luck.

Klezmer Dance with Klezcentricity Dance to the swinging sounds of klezmer, the shtetls cure for an ordinary day. Klezcentricity delights dancers and listeners alike with its wild and authentic modern klezmer music.

Culkin School of Irish Dance Enjoy the magic of traditional Irish music and dance with the Culkin School dancers, accompanied by an ensemble of veteran Irish musicians.

Only Lonesome With huge vocal harmonies and a classic bluegrass quintet lineup, Only Lonesome delivers hard-driving, old-school bluegrass. (Neel Brown/guitar, Stefan Custodi/bass, Sam Guthridge/banjo, Tom Lyons/fiddle, John Seebach/mandolin)

Banjo Showcase With long-ago origins in Africa, the banjo is commonly played in old time, bluegrass, and other traditions. Musicians demonstrate different techniques for playing the versatile instrument. (Anders Fahey, Cathy Fink, Sam Guthridge, Marcy Marxer, Andy Wallace)

Humayun Khan One of this generations most respected classical Afghan and North Indian musicians, Humayun Khan is known for his brilliant performances as a vocalist and harmonium player. He is joined by Harry Appelman, Joe Brotherton, and Wes Crawford.

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Remembering Libba Cotten Grammy winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer share the fascinating story and music of the legendary Libba Cotten, known for her songs and unique fingerpicking guitar style.

Ian Walters After studying classical piano, Ian Walters found his musical voice in vintage blues and American standards. With his unique piano sound, soulful vocals, and all-around good vibes, Ians interpretations of great old songs make them new again.

OCEAN Orchestra From soaring vocals to fiery fiddle tunes, from centuries-old songs to memorable new songs with a Celtic accent, OCEAN Orchestra, led by Jennifer Cutting, blends the timelessness of tradition with the power of pop.

Ramon Tasat Argentinian vocalist/guitarist Ramon Tasat brings music of the Jewish communities in Spain, Holland, Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iraq, Turkey and Israel to Glen Echo.

Shango Groove to the reggae roots music of the award-winning Shango Band, led by veteran artist Englishman, known for his distinctive voice and engaging personality.

Elsa Sellmeyer Whos in Charge? Elsa tells tales of women who take command of their own lives by outwitting men who challenge them.

Slaveya From dissonant laments of unrequited love to soothing lullabies and engaging dance songs, Slaveya explores the a cappella harmonies of Balkan and Eastern European traditions.

Washington Toho Koto Society The koto is a six-foot long, 13-string zither-like instrument with a distinctive sound. The Washington Toho Koto Society, founded in 1971 by director Kyoko Okamoto, performs Japanese traditional and classical music on these lovely instruments.

Flory Jagoda & Friends A National Heritage Fellow, Flory Jagoda draws the audience into life in her native Bosnia through the Ladino songs and stories of her youth. She is joined by musician friends Howard Bass and Susan Gaeta.

Carly Harvey & Sol Roots Blues and soul vocalist Carly Harvey and master guitarist Sol Roots present an unforgettable set of stripped down blues.

Geraldine Buckley Magic Carpet Ride Join Geraldine on a magic carpet ride and encounter kings and castles; brave woodchoppers; determined damsels; and ferocious fairies! All ages.

Mark Jaster Delight in the foolish antics of mime Mark Jaster, known for his kinetic humor, playful interaction, musical wit, and inventive imagination.

Maelstrom The talented young fiddlers of Maelstrom Abraham Joyner-Meyers, Peri Leighty, and Darrow Sherman play tight and creative harmonies on Celtic, French Canadian, and klezmer tunes, often featuring a playful fusion of traditions.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Crystal Pool StageSponsored by the Richmond Folk FestivalSpanish BallroomYurt Village Stage Chautauqua StageCuddle-Up Stage Potomac Palisades StageStorytelling Stageat The Puppet Company Theater

Blues Dance with Capital Blues and Palidofsky TrioBlues dancing emphasizes feeling the music, connecting with your partner, and improvisation all danced to one easy basic step. Feonix Fawkes and Clyde Wright III will teach to the blues of Jesse Palidofsky, Scott Giambusso, and Seth Kibel.

Lauren Martino Bouncy Stories for Wiggly Kids Lauren gets kids singing, shouting, and stomping with folktales for children ages 3-10.

Laura J. Bobrow Traditional Tales of Old Japan Laura tells Japanese folk tales. Urashima stays away for 300 years and an ogre eats a delicious rice cake.

Halau Hoomau I ka Wai Ola O Hawaii The musicians and dancers of this group, led by master teacher Kumu Hula Manu Ikaika, bring to life Hawaiian chant, ancient and contemporary hula, and the music of the ukulele and ancient hula implements.

Dead Mens Hollow With a vast repertoire influenced by bluegrass, country, blues, and gospel, Dead Mens Hollow is known for its tight harmony vocals backed by ... (cont. until 3:15)

Have you ever wanted to ask a performer how they play those sweet licks? Now is your chance to sit down with a performer in a small group to get a short introduction to what makes his or her sound unique. Bring your own instrument to play along, or just come to listen. For some sessions there might even be loaners available. Check out the schedule on page 9 of the program to find out when you can swap a few jokes and learn more about old time banjo, harmonica, dancing the hula, and playing duets. The Meet the Artist area is next to the Information tent. (See map on back page.)

Take a performer home with you tonight!

Many of the performers you are enjoying at this years festival have produced recordings of their music which are available at the festival CD sales table located in the Spanish Ballroom Lobby. Most performers can spend only a few hours in the park and need to take their unsold CDs with them when they leave. This means the selection of CDs available at the CD table continually changes throughout the day. Visit the table often and when you find a recording that catches your attention buy it then because it may not be there the next time you look.

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Armenian Dance Featuring graceful and energetic improvisations in line and circle dances, the Arev Armenian Dance Group and Arax Armenian Dance Ensemble perform to the rhythms and modal harmonies of Armenian music by The Hyetones.

Swing Dance with Gina DeSimone & the Moaners Swing to the energy of Gina DeSimone & the Moaners, who bring vocal and instrumental prowess to lively, irresistible dance music.

Contra Dance Join in the fun of contra dancing! Beginners welcome. Caller Janine Smith will take dancers through the steps to the lively music of The Treble Makers (Emily Aubrey/fiddle, Liz Donaldson/piano, and Robin Wilson/flute and sax).

Jesse Palidofsky Group With catchy choruses and a quirky sense of humor, Jesse Palidofskys upbeat songs dance towards the light even in the darkest corners of life. Jesse is joined by Scott Giambusso (bass) and Seth Kibel (woodwinds).

Seth Kibel Klezmer Ensemble Award-winning woodwind instrumentalist Seth Kibel leads a master ensemble of klezmer musicians, a traditional music of Eastern European Jews that has evolved to include jazz, folk, and other influences.

Archies Blues Barbershop The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation carries on the tradition of weekly jams that the late bluesman Archie Edwards began 50 years ago at his barbershop. An ensemble of jam regulars share their love of acoustic blues.

Kale-y Band of Bedlam (Sligo Creek Hedge School Alumni) The young musicians of the Kale-y Band create an exciting, complex sound as they incorporate contemporary influences into traditional Celtic music played on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, cajn, and bodhrn.

Fabrangen Fiddlers Founded in 1971, Fabrangen Fiddlers are the original Washington area Jewish folk and trans-klezmer band. The veteran musicians deliver an eclectic repertoire ranging from Jew-grass to Yiddish swing.

Magpie Togetherformorethan40years, Terry Leonino and Greg Artzner are renowned for their fine musicianship and harmonies on folk, jazz, and original songs along with their lifelong dedication to achieving social justice.

Andrew Acosta Band With bluegrass harmony, hot picking, and rockabilly rhythm, the Andrew Acosta Band delivers Americana roots and homegrown original folk music.

New Sunshine Skiffle Band Wrap up your weekend with the irresistible sounds of the New Sunshine Skiffle Band. Delighting Festival audiences since 1982 with their jugband/ragtime/jazz tunes, among the bands great array of instruments are washboard, gutbucket, and musical saw.(may continue past 7:00pm)

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DC Choro Circle Enjoy the intricate melodies and counterpoint, swinging rhythm, and rich harmony of Brazilian choro and forr music presented by the DC Choro Circle.

Capital Accord The all-women Capital Accord chorus performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, with a repertoire that spans many musical genres. Capital Accord is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

The Rock-A-Sonics Get ready to bop to the authentic rockabilly, classic country, and vintage rock of The Rock-A-Sonics, featuring talented young singer Willie Barry with veteran bandmates Tommy Bowes, Eric Hurtt, Louie Newmyer, and Kim Reynolds.

Miriam Nadel Calculating Women Miriam tells stories of real, imaginary, and complex women who face the world with cleverness, wit, and a touch of mathematics.

Merrillee Pallansch Wants and Needs Merrillee tells folktales about choices and sacrifice.

Robert Rovinsky Happily Ever After Robert tells true and made up stories of marriages that are meant to inspire, amuse, and make our marriages stronger.

Soumya Chakraverty A master of the sarod [sa-road], a popular Northern Indian instrument, Soumya Chakraverty interprets ragas that have been passed down for generations. He is accompanied by the brilliant Debu Nayak on tabla drums.

Kinobe & Jaja Natives of Uganda and Eastern Congo, respectively, Herbert Kinobe and Jaja Bashengezi take listeners to the soul of Africa with songs, stories, and traditional instruments (kalimba, kora endongo, tama, balafon) from the African continent.

Flaming Shillelaghs Catch the fire of Celtic instrumental and vocal music from Joe DeZarn, Melissa Weaver Dunning, Tina Eck, and Jesse Winch with more than a dash of Irish dance from Agi Kovacs.

Appalachian Dulcimer Showcase The Appalachian dulcimer comes in many shapes and sizes. Join in the old time fun with tear drops, hour glasses, and perhaps even a Galax style dulcimer. (Carl Gotzmer, Kathleen Gotzmer, Bruce Hutton, Kit Putnam, Terry Leonino)

Balladve Influenced by shape-note singing, early blues, and contemporary artists, Balladve intertwines close vocal harmonies, finger-style guitar, blues banjo, and rhythms from around the globe.

Conjure Woman Named for a mysterious woman who helped people, Conjure Woman (Oma Pearl) brings life to African-American experiences in blues, work songs, and ring shouts.

Michael Fleming Tallest of Tall Tales Michael tells about when animals could talk and people still knew how to listen.

Twinbrook Tellers Tales of Adventure and Magic Young storytellers from the Dogwood Dogs 4H Club of Montgomery County, MD, bring tales from around the world.

Marc Young Judgment of the Serpent Marc tells of a humble scribe commanded to interpret a kings troubling dreams. Can he trust the snake offering help?

Tim Livengood The Real Cinderella Storyteller/astrophysicist/science educator Tim Livengood reveals how the same story got all the way around the world: carried by pirates, of course.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Crystal Pool StageSponsored by the Richmond Folk FestivalSpanish BallroomYurt Village Stage Chautauqua StageCuddle-Up Stage Potomac Palisades StageStorytelling Stageat The Puppet Company Theater

Sunday Songwriter Showcase Bill Baker, Tony Denikos, and Kevin Dudley are award-winning musicians specializing in a traditional approach to the craft of songwriting. Join them as they share some of their favorites, with Gantt Kushner backing on guitar and bass.

Silver Strings Enjoy the audience-pleasing vibe of Silver Strings as they bring rich harmonies and fine musicianship to an eclectic repertoire of folk, bluegrass, blues, contemporary, and original songs.

Ballad Swap The storytelling continues: Ballads are stories that are sung. Charlie Baum, Beatrice Lehman, Connie McKenna, Lisa Null, and Don Stallone spin ancient and modern tales with tunes.

Dede & the Do-Rights Expect sweet harmonies and stellar musicianship as renowned vocalist-guitarist Dede Wyland and her new group the Do-Rights perform country duets and early acoustic rockabilly.

Materials and AssistanceThe Puppet Company, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, National Council for the Traditional Arts, Marriott Corporation volunteers, and Deloitte volunteers.

Festival ParkingOff-site parking has been generously provided by GEICO.

Sound SystemsGlen Echo Friday Night Dance Committee, National Council for the Traditional Arts, and Entertainment Sound Production.

A very special thanks to ...The Town of Glen Echo: the members of the Glen Echo Town Council, and the many residents of Glen Echo and Bannockburn for more than three decades of hospitality and support to the Washington Folk Festival.

Upcoming FestivalsWe share equipment and staff with these other fine festivals. We encourage you to enjoy a full festival summer, and look forward to seeing you next year.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall June29-July4&July7-10 www.festival.si.edu

Montana Folk Festival Butte, MT July 8-10, 2016 www.montanafolkfestival.com

30th Annual Lowell Folk Festival Lowell, Massachusetts July 29-31, 2016 www.lowellfolkfestival.org

American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront Bangor, ME August 26-28, 2016 www.americanfolkfestival.com

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THE WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL OPERATES ON A VERY SMALL BuDGET for a festival of its size, but nevertheless it takes about $35,000 per year to run. The vast majority of the operating expenses come from donations at the Festival and from the Friends of the Washington Folk Festival. Without these donations the Festival cannot continue.

We have established four tiers of Friends:

Golden Underwriter - over $500

SilverPatron-$250-$499

BronzeSupporter-$100-$249

Friend - $25-$100

All levels are welcome. You can become a 2016 Friend of the Festival by stopping by the festival office or the information tent. After the festival you can make donations by check or credit card by filling out the following form and sending it to:

Dwain Winters 4525MiddletonLane Bethesda,MD20814-3513.

I would like to become a Friend of the Festival!

Amount: $ ______________ Method of Payment: _____ Check payable to FSGW _____ Mastercard _____ Visa Name (as it appears on the card): _____________________________________________________ Billing Address: _____________________________________________________

City _____________________ State ____ ZIP ___________ Card Number: _______________________________________ Verification Number (3-digit number on the back): ______ Expiration Date: _________ E-Mail Address: _____________________________________

story swaps, festivals, periodic gatherings on special themes such as shape-note singing, and a host of other activities. Yet most FSGW members are not performers; they are simply people who love participating in traditional arts. They look to FSGW to inform them about folk events and to make more events happen. Look around at this Festival, and at all the people who enjoy what FSGW does. If youd like to join, its easy (just join at the

booth or send in the form) and inexpensive $33 a year for individualsand$45forfamilies.We hope to see you at future FSGW events! FSGW is a member of the Country Dance and Song Society of America (CDSS), and shares reciprocity arrangements with the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society, Baltimore Folk Music Society, the Mid-Maryland Folk Arts Council, and the Howard Folk Society.

...WASFOUNDEDIN1964bya small group of friends who hoped such an organization could help traditional folk music flower in an area already abloom with jazz, classical music, rock and other sounds. Today the Folklore Society has more than 2,000 members, presents eight or more events each month, and distributes a newsletter detailing the Societys activities and other folk-related doings. It is one of the largest and most active groups in the country supporting the traditional arts. FSGW events are open to the public and include concerts large and small (most featuring performers from outside the area), regular weekly and monthly dances, programs for children, workshops, day-long master classes, song swaps,

National Folk Festival Greensboro, North Carolina September 9-11, 2016 www.nationalfolkfestival.com

NEA National Heritage Fellowship Concert Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University Washington, DC September 30, 2016 www.arts.gov/honors/heritage

Richmond Folk Festival Richmond, VA October 7-9, 2016 www.richmondfolkfestival.org

37th Annual Washington Folk Festival June3-4,2016 www.washingtonfolkfestival.org