Spend a cooool afternoon having folky fun before our ticketed matinée and evening events.

Brazilian Vibes

From infectious Afro-Brazilian rhythms to the enchanting cadence of bossa nova, this Harrisburg-area band celebrates and shares the captivating music of Brazil. Two of the band’s members, Mônica Teles and Pedro Antonetty, are featured in our Folk Artists Gallery. This mini concert is part of our “Bringing It Home” programming presented by our Susquehanna Folk Arts Center.

Another local band

… will also be performing a mini-concert. Who will it be?

The Archive Challenge

will be the highlight of the afternoon. Artists delve into the Library of Congress’s extensive collection of American folk music, and choose a song to make their own. Our most creative entry so far was a coal miner’s song performed on a simple guitar made from a mining pick-axe. We can’t wait to see what this year will bring! Larry & Joe will be among the participating artists, with more to be announced. Your hosts will be folklorists Stephen Winick and Jennifer Cutting from the Library of Congress’s American Folklife Center.

Open jam sessions

Jam sessions in a variety of genres will run throughout the afternoon, so bring your instrument and join in! Beginners are very welcome, as well as listeners. Details coming soon!

PLUS!

Young Folks Zone

The fun folks from York County Libraries provide hands-on activities for families. It’s open from 11am until 2:40pm Sunday.