Step into the Circle at our Spring Gather ‘Round! Free live music and dancing during the May Ashland First Friday Artwalk! Join Rogue World Music and Malinka World Music Collective for a lively evening of Eastern European diaspora music and dance. A special invitation to circle dancing is facilitated by Sophia Blanton, RWM’s Macedonian-born folklorist
A curated, self-guided interactive audio/visual experience that weaves together the music from artists around the globe with visual installations of all types of art by local artists. Audio is: Available for streaming from 6 a.m. Friday, May 26 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 29 on the RWM website, www.rogueworldmusic.org/awmf. Available for streaming via the Echos
Learn about the samba rhythm, its history, its importance to current Brazilian music, how to ground it in movement, and how to play it!
A presentation and discussion on with etho-musicologist and rising roots-music star Jake Blount about the historical and cultural context of roots-music from the 1600s to today. The Talk Back is held in the Gresham Room of the Ashland Library. The event is free, unticketed, and engaged listeners of all ages are welcome. Seating available on
An intimate evening of music and stories of “home.” Open to all. Free. This is an un-ticketed event. Seats available until full. Featuring stories and music by Ashland World Music Festival artists Jake Blount, Arjun Verma, Fabiola Mendez, and Kevin Carr. Featuring stories by local community members Precious Yamaguchi and Kamud Gokani.
Six fantastic performing groups in beautiful Lithia Park, with emcees Angela Decker and Leo Anifowose. Fun activities for all ages and delicious fare by local food trucks. Open to all. Free. This is an un-ticketed event. Artist Line up: Noon: The Family Carr. Music of the Celtic diaspora. 1 p.m.: Arjun Verma. Sitar music from
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