2013 Folk Festival lineup announced

Over 20 performers will be in town this October to take part in Richmond’s massive folk festival.

August 21, 2013; 11:57 AM • by Nathan Cushing

Over 20 performers will play this year’s Richmond Folk Festival October 11th – 13th. Artists from around the globe and representing several musical genres will be on hand in Richmond. Additional performers will be named in the near future.

Here’s the current lineup:

• Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate and Super Mande • traditional music of Mali
• Alash • Tuvan throat singing
• Alex Meixner Band • polka
• Aurelio Martinez • Garifuna
• The Brotherhood Singers • African American a cappella gospel quartet
• The Chankas • Andean danza de las tijeras (Scissors Dance)
• Christine Salem • maloya
• Chuck Brown All Star Tribute Band • go-go
• The Dardanelles • Traditional music of Newfoundland
• Don Carlos • reggae
• James King Band • bluegrass
• Jesse Lége and Joel Savoy • Cajun dance hall music
• Khac Chi Ensemble • Vietnamese
• Lurrie Bell • blues
• Marshall Ford Swing Band • western swing
• Mighty Sam McClain • soul and R&B
• Nathalie Pires • Portuguese fado
• The Prusinowski Trio • traditional music from Central Poland
• Rhythm of Rajasthan • Rajasthani music and dance
• Spanish Harlem Orchestra • salsa dura
• Stooges Brass Band • New Orleans parade band
• Thomas Maupin and Daniel Rothwell with Overall Creek and guest dancer Kory Posey • Appalachian buck dance and string band
• Yves Lambert Trio • Québécois

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