2013 Folk Festival lineup announced
Over 20 performers will be in town this October to take part in Richmond’s massive folk festival.
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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Nathan Cushing
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I am looking forward to the Folk Festival as always. I just hope Venture Richmond changes its plan for a new amphitheater and does not destroy more of the Kanawha Canal.
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