Scope and Content
The 1977 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1977 concert series sponsored by the American Folklife Center. The annual series, which began in 1977, features the presentation of folk traditions from many cultures. The concerts took place on the Neptune Plaza at the front of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress between April and October. Adverse weather conditions sometimes forced the concerts indoors. The 1977 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1977 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 25 | Bluegrass Cardinals | Virginia | Bluegrass music |
| May 23 | John Jackson | Virginia | Blues music |
| June 8 | Southern Mountain Boys | Delaware | Bluegrass music |
| June 29 | Los Rumi Songos | Washington, D.C. | Andean music |
| July 27 | The Balfa Brothers | Louisiana | Cajun music |
| July 27 | Joe Politte | Missouri | French style fiddling |
| September 14 | Bob Goff, Jr. and the Hobbs Sisters | Virginia | Bluegrass music |
| October 19 | Ola Belle Reed | Maryland | Country music |