Scope and Content
The 1987 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1987 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 1987 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1987 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23 | Hobbs and Partners | District of Columbia | Old Time music |
| May 21 | Cape Breton Fiddlers and Dancers | Nova Scotia | Cape Breton music and dance |
| June 18 | Afghan and Iranian Traditional Music | District of Columbia | Afghan and Iranian traditional music |
| July 16 | The Original Trinidad and Tobago Steel Band of Washington, DC | District of Columbia | Steel band music |
| August 20 | Mattie Johnson and the Stars of Faith | District of Columbia | Gospel music |
| September 17 | Ollantay | District of Columbia | Pan-Andean music |