Scope and Content
The 1989 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, audio recordings, and graphic materials that document the 1989 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 1989 series was produced with the assistance of the National Council for the Traditional Arts. Concerts were broadcast live on WAMU-FM, hosted by Dick Spottswood.
The 1989 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Quebec Traditional Music and Dance | Canada | French-Canadian music and dance |
| May 18 | Eddie Blazonczyk and the Versatones | Illinois | Polish-style polka |
| June 15 | Greg Hooven and the Backstep Band | Virginia | Old-time music |
| July 20 | Ganga | District of Columbia | Bengali music |
| August 17 | The Nashville Bluegrass Band | Tennessee | Bluegrass music |
| September 21 | Ivan Cuesta y sus Vallenatos Autenticos | Maryland | Colombian music |
| October 19 | The Gospel Pearls and The King's Men | District of Columbia | Gospel music |