Scope and Content
The 1995 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, sound recordings, graphic materials, and moving images that document the 1995 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 take place on the Neptune Plaza at the front of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress between April and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes force the concerts indoors.
The 1995 season consisted of the following:
Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
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April 14 | Beau Jocque and the Hi-Rollers | Louisiana | Zydeco music |
May 18 | Frankie Manning | New York | Lindy-hop |
June 15 | Laurie Lewis and the Grant Street Band | California | Bluegrass music |
July 20 | Méta and the Tisza Dance Ensemble | Hungary and District of Columbia | Hungarian music and dance |
August 17 | The Inspirational Singers | District of Columbia | Gospel music |
September 21 | Buenos Aires Connection | Argentina and New York | Tango music and dance |