August 10-12, 2012

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Programs & Activities:
Tradition Showcases



Traditions Showcases

The Great Lakes Folk Festival strives to not only present great music but to inform audiences about the history and social context of the music. Each year, a few on-stage sessions are devoted to musicians who share stories about their art as well as compare different styles and traditions of playing one type of instrument (i.e. fiddle, banjo, accordion). Sessions are also devoted to tradition bearers from Michigan who share with audience members how they learned their skills and how they pass them on in their communities today.


Friday, August 12 | 8 p.m. | City Hall Stage | ACCORDION TRADITIONS

Friday, August 12 | 9:15 p.m. | City Hall Stage | LANGUAGE OF HULA

Saturday, August 13 | 1 p.m. | City Hall Stage | FIDDLE TRADITIONS

Saturday, August 13 | 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Stage | GUITAR MASTERS

Sunday, August 14 | 3:20 p.m. | City Hall Stage | TBD