Scope and Content
The 1992 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, sound recordings, graphic materials, and moving images that document the 1992 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 1992 season consisted of the following:
| Date | Performers | Place of Origin | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23 | Edwin Colón Zayas y su Taller Campesino | Puerto Rico | Puerto Rican traditional string music |
| May 21 | Ralph Blizard and the New Southern Ramblers | Tennessee | Old-time music and step dancing |
| June 5 | Los Pregoneros del Puerto | California | Veracruz harp music |
| June 25 | Santa Clara Pueblo Dancers | New Mexico | Tewa music and dance |
| July 16 | Donna Long and Brendan Mulvihill | Maryland and Ireland | Irish Traditional music and dance |
| August 20 | Helen Smith and the Angels of Faith | District of Columbia | Gospel music |
| September 10 | Everett Lilly and Clear Creek Crossin' | West Virginia | Bluegrass music |