Scope and Content
The 1985 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1985 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 1985 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1985 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 18 | John Cephas and Phil Wiggins | Maryland | Blues music |
| May 23 | Tahuantinsuyo | District of Columbia | Inca music of the Andes |
| June 20 | Dry Branch Fire Squad | Ohio | Bluegrass music |
| July 18 | Alison Kinnaird and Christine Primrose | Scotland | Scottish music |
| August 15 | Omaha Indians Hethu'shka Society | Nebraska | Omaha music and dance |
| September 19 | Ana Martínez | District of Columbia | Flamenco music and dance |
| October 15 | The Gospel Music Workshop of America | District of Columbia | Gospel music |