Here are updated resources for cultural music events throughout the country that include festivals and concert by world class artists who may not be part of the normal popular radio music fare or everyday gossip magazine fodder, but have growing followings of people who have heard them and appreciate their uniqueness, diversity, artistry and ability to musically connect with their audiences.
Check out the growing lists of events and make plans to attend several near where you live or as part of your vacation.
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World Music / CrashArts - presents the finest traditional and contemporary performing arts from around the world to the broadest possible audience, and to engage individuals in their community and civic life through related artist based educational programs
World Music Central - In addition to news, resources, posting comments and submitting articles, you can take advantage of the international calendar to check upcoming events: concerts, festivals, conferences, etc.
Boston Early Music Festival - BEMF has promoted early music through a variety of diverse programs and activities, including an annual concert series that brings the early music's brightest stars to the Boston concert stage, and the biennial week-long Festival and Exhibition recognized as the "world's leading festival of early music" (The Times, London).
Savannah Music Festival - the Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. Regularly presenting commissioned works, unique and imaginative productions and rare regional appearances by renowned artists in jazz, classical, blues, bluegrass, gospel and other styles of American and international roots music.
University of Chicago Folk Festival - Featuring three days of the best traditional, community-based, "roots" musicians in Bluegrass, Country Blues, Old-Time fiddle, Irish, Creole, Klezmer, Scottish, Chicago Blues, Old-Time String, and much more!
All American Music Festival (Orlando, FL) - a professionally adjudicated Music Festival, with simultaneous competitions for concert bands, jazz bands, choirs, orchestras, marching and parade bands, drill teams, dance groups and drum corps; a state-of-the-art Festival Concert Hall so young performers have a truly professional performance experience. Events run from mid-March through May.
Juneau Jazz and Classics - an annual festival of live, professional music in Juneau, Alaska. It has drawn artists representing the best in classical, blues and jazz genres for concerts, education programs, and free events. Juneau Jazz & Classics takes place throughout Juneau - in auditoriums, schools, hotels, the University of Alaska Southeast campus, on board boats and even in an office building atrium. Over 6,000 individuals from near and far join in a 9-day music celebration each May, experiencing everything from string quartets to well-recognized headliners.
San Francisco Blues Festival - the world's oldest blues festival. Held on the green at Fort Mason's Great Meadow and framed by the stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay, the Festival will celebrates each year with an all-star lineup of some of the best blues performers in the world.
Click here for more information about festivals in and around the Delaware Valley region.
For a general listing of music festivals throughout the U.S., check out Festival Finder where you'll discover the latest details on more than 2,500 music festivals in North America.
Also, check out Jazz Internet for Jazz and Blues on the World Wide Web and don't forget: The Dirty Linen Folk, World, and Roots Music Festivals & Events List.
Additional regional resource: Music Festivals In and Around New Jersey and the Delaware Valley.
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