Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad 2010

July 30, 2010 by Leave a comment


Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State’s  Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs have once again organized a set of  FREE concerts available in Washington D.C. The performances will cover a variety of genres including jazz, gospel, hip-hop, blues, bluegrass, and Americana/pop. The musicians performing will also be traveling for the spring and summer to countries not regularly visited by American musicians. The Rhythm road was created to share America’s unique contribution to the world of music and to promote cross-cultural understanding and exchange among nations worldwide. Read more of this post

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Free Summer Concerts in Washington, D.C. 2010

June 6, 2010 by 3 Comments




Summer 2010 in Washington brings a busy schedule of free performances in parks and plazas around the city. Enjoy jazz, blues, rock, reggae and more.

Most of these concert series run from June through August 2010. All are free and open to the public. Except for the Carter Barron concerts, none require tickets. All are outdoor concerts except for those on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. For performances held in grassy areas (Fort Dupont, Washington National Zoo, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden), concertgoers may want to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Check websites for updated schedules. Read more of this post

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