Scope and Content
The 1988 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1988 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 1988 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts.
The 1988 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | The Cumberland Music Tour | Kentucky and Tennessee | Old Time music |
| May 19 | Egan, Moloney, and Harney | Maryland | Irish music |
| June 16 | The Grant Street Band | California | Bluegrass music |
| July 21 | John Cephas and Phil Wiggins | Maryland | Piedmont Blues |
| August 18 | Nguyen Family | District of Columbia | Vietnamese music |
| September 15 | Mariachi San Cristobal | Mexico | Mariachi music |
| October 20 | The Four Echoes, Linda Gore and the Spirituallettes | District of Columbia | Gospel music |