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Cheick Hamala Diabaté: Griot Greatness Part 2
Cheick Hamala Diabaté tells how he developed his unique style on the n’goni, a traditional Malian instrument. Listen to part two of his story.
Cheick Hamala Diabaté: Griot Greatness Part 1
Malian multi-instrumentalist and singer Cheick Hamala Diabaté tells how his family of griot storytellers helped shape his internationally renowned career. Listen to part one of his captivating story.
Lilo Gonzalez: Salvadoran Fight Song! Part 2
After a harrowing journey that began in El Salvador, guitarist/singer/songwriter Lilo Gonzalez tells how he became an award-winning musician. Listen to part two of this incredible story. [Note: In Spanish]
Lilo Gonzalez: Salvadoran Fight Song! Part 1
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Lilo Gonzalez recalls how he escaped a war-torn El Salvador with his family and moved to Montgomery County. Listen to part one of this powerful story. [Note: In Spanish]
C.B. Heinemann: Celtic Craze Part 2
C.B. Heinemann talks about he and other local musicians developed Irish music sessions throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County. Listen to his story.
C.B. Heinemann: Celtic Craze Part 1
C.B. Heinemann explains how he delved into traditional Irish music and started playing the Irish string instrument – the bouzouki. Listen to part one of his story.
Jay Summerour: Harmonica Honker
Jay Summerour is one of Montgomery County’s greatest harmonica players. With his longtime partnership with guitarist/singer Warner Williams, Summerour extends the Piedmont Blues legacy. Hear his story.
Warner Williams: Piedmont Blues Legend
Legendary blues guitarist/singer Warner Williams and noted ethnomusicologist Mark Puryear give a quick rundown of the mighty Piedmont Blues. Listen to their story.
The Balkanics: Loud & Proud
Defining Balkan music is a rather tricky endeavor; even more daunting is incorporating the folk music from the Balkan region and putting a contemporary stamp onto it. Listen as Tzvety Weiner and Bryndyn Weiner explains how the Balkanics pulls it off.
Bob Perilla: Bluegrass Breakdown
Did you know that Montgomery County and the surrounding area was and continues to be a hotbed for bluegrass music? Listen as guitarist and bandleader Bob Perilla explains how bluegrass music became so popular in Montgomery County.
