Scope and Content
The 1980 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1980 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 October. The 1980 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1980 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8 | Leo Sarkisian and group | Virginia | Armenian music and dance |
| June 12 | Don Stover | Maryland | Bluegrass and old-time music |
| July 10 | Sam Brothers Five | Louisiana | Zydeco music |
| August 14 | Yacub Addy and Blema Bii (Children of the Ancient) | Ghana | Ghanaian music |
| September 11 | Las Estrellas Del Son, Roberto Borrell and Kubata | District of Columbia | Afro-Cuban music |
| October 9 | Music of Southeast Asia | Various locations | Southeast Asian music |