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June 21, 2008 at the State Fairgrounds!



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Demonstration Stage

Our smaller "acoustic" demonstration stage offers a glimpse into some of the wonderful musical and cultural diversity that can be found right here in New Mexico! Thanks to John Brinduse for searching out these entertaining and educational performances.

Time Name Description
10:00Welsh ChoirThe name of the Welsh Choir is Tan y Ddraig (Dragon's Breath). It is a small mixed voice choir, based in Albuquerque and open to the public, which sings folk songs and hymns in Cymraeg, the still living language of Wales.
11:00Mary Cox Banjo DemoA self-described banjoholic, with thirteen banjos, Mary's been playing since she was 12 and is a past Florida banjo champion.
12:00Irish Step DemoGrab your lunch and come see these lovely young ladies demonstrate their skill in Irish Step Dance. They will teach you how.
1:00Farfesha Belly DanceFarfesha means "joyous laughter" and that's what you'll experience as you give belly dancing a try.
2:00Timothy Hill Harmonic SingingHarmonic singing, originating with Tuvan throat singing, is a way of singing and listening with acute attention to the overtone spectrum of the voice, producing a sound at once otherworldly and deeply human. Harmonic singing deepens and enhances the natural voice, giving singers a direct experience of the physical laws of sound, powerful insight into the nature of harmony and a glimpse at the roots of human language and song.
3:00Muggies Uffda (Scandinavian)This is our veteran Demo Stage Band, back for their 5th year in a row. This is Scandinavian dance music at its finest, from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and Minnesota! So come out and DANCE!
4:00La RondallaTraditional Hispanic songs of New Mexico
5:00Special OrchestraThese musicians ARE Special, and give their gift of music filled with heart-felt enthusiasm! This is their second appearance on the Demo Stage, it is a pleasure to share them again here with you.