Scope and Content
The 1983 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1983 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 May and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes force the concerts indoors. The 1983 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1983 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | John Jackson and James Jackson | Virginia | Blues music |
| May 13 | Khmer Classical Ballet | Maryland | Cambodian music and dance |
| May 19 | Grass Reflections | Virginia | Bluegrass music |
| June 3 | The Deseret String Band | Utah | Western music |
| June 16 | Leo Sarkisian | District of Columbia | Armenian music |
| July 21 | Glenn Ohrlin | Arkansas | Cowboy music |
| August 18 | "Fris" Holloway and John Dee Holeman | North Carolina | Country blues music and buck dancing |
| September 15 | Country Edd Michael and his group | Virginia | Country blues fiddle music |