{"id":6113,"date":"2017-04-11T15:26:56","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T20:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/?p=6113"},"modified":"2017-04-11T15:26:56","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T20:26:56","slug":"hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Folk Masters of Massachusetts Showcase Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/showcase_carnavalesca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6116\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6116 \" title=\" Asociaci\u00f3n Carnavalesca de Massachusetts \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/showcase_Carnavalesca.jpg\" width=\"419\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/showcase_Carnavalesca.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/showcase_Carnavalesca-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/showcase_Carnavalesca-298x300.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 85vw, 419px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are excited to announce a May 14\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/rockportmusic.org\/mcc-folk-masters\/\" target=\"_blank\">showcase concert <\/a>featuring\u00a0the excellence and diversity of music and dance traditions thriving in Massachusetts today. Performers are past or current recipients of an  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massculturalcouncil.org\/programs\/artistfellows.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Artist Fellowship<\/a> or  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massculturalcouncil.org\/programs\/apprenticeships.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Traditional Arts Apprenticeship<\/a>, prestigious awards granted by the  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massculturalcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Cultural Council. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Come experience a Dominican carnival procession led by  <a href=\"http:\/\/massfolkarts.org\/object_detail.asp?objectid=8200209\" target=\"_blank\">Stelvyn \u00a0Mirabal<\/a>, then be enthralled by leading exponents of South Indian vocals, violin, and percussion, Irish flute, uilleann pipe and old style step dance, and West African balafon (xylophone), djembe drum, and ceremonial dance.\u00a0The concert will take place at the stunningly beautiful  <a href=\"http:\/\/rockportmusic.org\/shalin-liu-performance-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shalin Liu Performance Center<\/a> in Rockport, Massachusetts on <strong>Sunday May 14 at 5:00 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carnatic music of South India<\/strong> is one of the oldest music systems in the world. Built upon talas (rhythmic cycles) and ragas (melodic scales), the basic transmission of this venerable South Indian tradition is done via face-to-face lessons in which the guru vocalizes first and then demonstrates the lesson.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/tara-bangalore-_thumb-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6119\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6119 size-full\" title=\"Tara Anand Bangalore, Anubhava Music\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Tara-Bangalore-_thumb.jpg\" width=\"246\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/gaurish-chandrashenkhar_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6120\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6120 size-full\" title=\"Gaurish Chandrashekhar\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gaurish-Chandrashenkhar_thumb.jpg\" width=\"162\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/kaasinath-balagurunath_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6121 size-full\" title=\"Kaasinath Balagurunath\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kaasinath-Balagurunath_thumb.jpg\" width=\"215\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/sridevi-thirumalai_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6123\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6123 size-full\" title=\"Sridevi Thirumalai\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sridevi-Thirumalai_thumb.jpg\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/sudarshan-thirumalai_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6124\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6124 size-full\" title=\"Sudarshan Thirumalai \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sudarshan-Thirumalai_thumb.jpg\" width=\"162\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Irish tradition<\/strong> has deep roots in Massachusetts. Tunes once played at crossroad dances traveled the ocean in the hearts, hands, and feet of Irish immigrants. Boston in known for its active scene of pub sessions, concerts, competitions, and classes.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/shannon-heaton_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6134 size-full\" title=\"Shannon Heaton\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Shannon-Heaton_thumb.jpg\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/mattheaton_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6135\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6135 size-full\" title=\"Matt Heaton\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MattHeaton_thumb.jpg\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/kieran-jumping_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6133\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6133 size-full\" title=\"Kieran Jordan\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Kieran-jumping_thumb.jpg\" width=\"141\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/joeyabarta_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6132\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6132 size-full\" title=\"Joey Abarta\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/JoeyAbarta_thumb.jpg\" width=\"195\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In parts of Mali, <strong>West Africa, dance, music, and song<\/strong> are an integral part of everyday life. Birth, death, initiation rites, and marriage are all marked with specific dances and songs. Many musicians and dancers are hereditary artists, meaning they are born into the tradition.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/balla-kouyate-balafon_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6131\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6131 size-full\" title=\"Balla Kouyate\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Balla-Kouyate-balafon_thumb.jpg\" width=\"243\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>\u00a0  <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/sekou-kouyate_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6137\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6137 size-full\" title=\"Sekou Kouyate\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sekou-Kouyate_thumb.jpg\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/sidi-joh-camara_thumb\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6138\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6138 size-full\" title=\"Sidi Joh Camara\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Sidi-Joh-Camara_thumb.jpg\" width=\"188\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The concert will take place at the stunningly beautiful  <a href=\"http:\/\/rockportmusic.org\/shalin-liu-performance-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shalin Liu Performance Center<\/a> in Rockport, Massachusetts on <strong>Sunday May 14 at 5:00 pm<\/strong>. \u00a0A perfect outing for Mother&#8217;s Day!<\/p>\n<p>Maggie Holtzberg runs the  <a href=\"http:\/\/massfolkarts.org\/heritage_program.asp\" target=\"_blank\">Folk Arts &amp; Heritage Program<\/a> at the\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massculturalcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Cultural Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce a May 14\u00a0 showcase concert featuring\u00a0the excellence and diversity of music and dance traditions thriving in Massachusetts today. 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Come experience a Dominican carnival procession led by Stelvyn \u00a0Mirabal, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Folk Masters of Massachusetts Showcase Concert&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[47,270,96,6,277,72],"tags":[605,887,888,885,889,243,17,886,850],"class_list":["post-6113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-apprenticeships","category-artist-grants","category-dance","category-music","category-public-program","category-world-music","tag-balafon","tag-bharatanatayam","tag-carnatic-music","tag-djembe","tag-dominican-carnival","tag-irish-dance","tag-irish-music","tag-south-indian-music","tag-west-african-dance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Folk Masters of Massachusetts Showcase Concert - Keepers of Tradition<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2017\/04\/hiding-in-plain-sight-folk-masters-of-massachusetts-showcase-concert\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Folk Masters of Massachusetts Showcase Concert - Keepers of Tradition\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We are excited to announce a May 14\u00a0 showcase concert featuring\u00a0the excellence and diversity of music and dance traditions thriving in Massachusetts today. 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