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Conrad Benedicto
Philippine Kulintang Music
Koreatown Pansori Block Party
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Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith in Pomo dress. Photo by Johnny Oliver. Bernadette Smith of Sacramento has been a traditional dancer for over 30 years and a songholder for over 17 years. The art of traditional Coastal Pomo song and dance has been practiced since time immemorial here in California. Songs and dances,…
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Kwaku Oppong Manu
Ghanaian Agbekor drumming
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Julia Caridad Cepeda
Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance
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Maricela Martinez
Mariachi Music
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Sonam Phunstok
Tibetan Opera
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Homayoun Sakhi
Traditional Afghan Rubab
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Kala Ramnath
Kala playing the violin. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Kala Ramnath of San Mateo, is one of India’s most adept violinists, sliding around the fretboard in a strikingly vocalistic style. Her approach is focused on Hindustani classical music, but she also incorporates ideas from her South Indian roots. In…
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Madiou Diouf
Madiou Diouf playing a Djembe solo. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Madiou Diouf of Oakland, is a Sound Engineer and Musical Director for the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. His journey in the world of music and sound engineering is a testament to the rich tapestry of…
