On August 25, the 14th annual Washington Square Park Folk Festival will be available to the public in the heart of Greenwich Village. The festival’s sponsor, the Jalopy Theatre will introduce one act per hour from 1-5 PM.
Sunday, August 25 will be an exuberant and colorful day in New York City. Music lovers from across the city are welcome to come to WSP for amazing sets by talented and versatile musicians. The festival will go on from 1 to 5 PM with five acts throughout the day. However, the folk festival will not be limited to folk. Genres range from traditional Latin Jazz, acoustic blues, and jug band music.
Nonetheless, the opportunity to experience a free folk festival in one of the most significant locations in the history of folk music is not one to miss.
Kicking off the day at 1 PM is Juntas Chicas, a Latin music duo from NYC whose music reflects the diverse sounds the city has to offer. Their blend of Mexican folk music with jazz, cumbia, and flamenco creates a melting pot of musical culture.
Following Juntas Chicas, 2 to 4 PM at the festival is full of acoustics, harmonies, and folk roots. First, Eli Smith will return to the WSP Folk Festival with combinations of traditional folk, country, and blues. Subsequently, two different collaborations will treat the audience to unique interpretations of traditional folk. Feral Foster & Ali Dineen will exhibit a soulful partnership with their different yet complimenting voices. Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson will follow with explorations of folklore as well as rural music and blues.
Lastly, closing out the day is Tambor y Caña, an Afro-Venezuelan musical project based in the city. The collective highlights Venezuelan culture through its music. Making it a point to extend the culture’s influence to the U.S., Tambor y Caña represents the musical diaspora of New York City.
For more information about the Washington Square Park Folk Festival, visit www.wspfolkfest.com
Washington Square Park Folk Festival Lineup
1 PM- Juntas Chicas
2 PM- Eli Smith
3 PM- Feral Foster & Ali Dineen
4 PM- Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson
5 PM- Tambor y Caña
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