Everything below reflects a year of CCV’s intentional, hands-on work assisting artists, building trust across communities, and supporting and invigorating cultural traditions. CCV takes risks alongside artists, responds nimbly to opportunities as they arise, and keeps our work artist-focused and vibrant. We are so grateful to our many partners and…...
Josh Kohn wins globalFEST’s Trouble Worldwide Award
We’re thrilled to share that CCV’s associate director Josh Kohn will receive globalFEST’s Trouble Worldwide Award. This honor recognizes a non-performing professional working in the U.S. who has made a bold and lasting impact on the global music field through innovation, risk-taking, and tireless commitment. This award is named after…...
The Baltimore Old Time Music Fest: ON SALE NOW!!!
Weekend passes are now on sale for the 7th Annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, presented by the Center for Cultural Vibrancy. Join us April 17–18, 2026, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a joyful celebration of the living traditions of old-time music. Enjoy concerts, workshops, square dancing, jamming,…...
Presenting Ustad Noor Bahksh, Master of the Balochi Electric Benju
This coming September and October, Noor Bakhsh, a legendary instrumentalist from the Makran coast of Pakistan will bring the electric benju to U.S. audiences for a rare performance of a unique and fascinating sound. The Markan coast is the semi-desert coastal strip of Balochistan on the Gulf of Oman. Noor…...
5th annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival charms Charm City
This overview of the 2024 Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a contribution from photojournalist and writer Casey Vock. All photos are copyright Casey Vock. More than 1,500 people from 26 different states made their way to the fifth annual Baltimore Old Time Music Festival, bringing pickers, fiddlers, and players…...
