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Announcing the Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage Artists at the 2026 Richmond Folk Festival

The Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage returns to the Allianz Amphitheater with a weekend celebrating remarkable musical traditions, creative energy and cultural connections from Virginia and beyond. This year’s lineup puts a special spotlight on Richmond and Virginia artists, alongside visiting performers and one-of-a-kind collaborations, including a Richmond tribute to…...

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You Asked. We Listened. The Saami Brothers Are Coming to DC.

On November 19, the Saami Brothers will bring their extraordinary Qawwali tradition to the acoustically magnificent and visually stunning Church of the Epiphany in downtown Washington, DC....

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From Appalachia to Alaska: A conversation with dancer Becky Hill

For more than two decades, Becky Hill has immersed herself in the living traditions of American music and dance. A nationally recognized percussive dancer, square dance caller, choreographer, folklorist, and cultural program leader, her work bridges performance, community, and cultural preservation. In the fall of 2024, while coordinating events for…...

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The Old Fiddlers Convention celebrates 90 years!

For 90 years, the Galax Old Fiddlers Convention has stood as one of the nation’s most cherished celebrations of traditional music and culture and the longest running fiddlers convention in the nation. If you’ve never experienced the convention, the first thing to do is forget whatever image the word convention…...

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Baltimore Old Time Music Fest – What a Time We Had!

Did you have as good of a time at the Baltimore Old Time Music Fest as we did? Make sure to save the date for next year, April 16-17th, 2027. A major shout out to Ken & Brad Kolodner, who continue to be the artistic force behind this epic event,…...

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A gorgeous night at Commonwealth Crossroads: Immigrant Traditions in Virginia

The Center for Cultural Vibrancy was thrilled to welcome a sold-out audience for Commonwealth Crossroads: Immigrant Traditions in Virginia, an unforgettable night celebrating the extraordinary cultural richness and living traditions that immigrant communities bring to Virginia. Guests experienced a remarkable range of performances, demonstrations, and artistic traditions, including a Quechua…...

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