Explore folk music and dance from around the world at our Third Annual event! Enjoy selecting from dozens of hands-on workshops presented by masters of their respective traditions as well as jam sessions, performances, demonstrations and presentations. A musical instrument lending library allows you to try acoustic instruments from around the globe.
This event is unique in Sonoma County and is open to all ages and experience levels. Make new friends, learn something new, improve your skills, explore new sounds, rhythms and movements. A world of music and dance awaits you at this fun event! Come sing, dance, play and celebrate global harmony with us at West Sonoma County’s Arts & Entertainment Hub.
Join us an be part of the magic at this event where you can try new things, watch performances and demonstrations, participate in or observe workshops, jam with new friends, and be immersed in the global spirit of music.
Complimentary instrument check and free parking. A variety of international food will be available for purchase.
Early registration and OCA member discounts.
Scholarships available for those with financial limitations.
Adult tickets are $75 through January 1, 2025
$85 through April 1
$95 through May 31
$100 at the gate
Half-price for teens 13-17
Children 12 and under FREE (must have accompanying adult)
Confirmed for 2025
Workshops:
Belly Dance - Janessa Lynna
Unlock Your Voice: Friendly Master Class - Sophia Zimmerman
Cubin/Latin/Salsa Rhythms - Carlitos Medrano
Fingerstyle Guitar - Michael Greenberg
Song Circle - traditional and original - Celia Ramsay
Native American cultures, spirituality, and meditation with flute - Al Striplen
Balkan Dance - Sue Williard
New Songs from Old - Holly Tannen
Arabic Rhythms and Drumming - Faisal Zedan
Nordic Music for All Instruments - Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne
Japanese Obon Dance - Craig Kurumada
West African Dance - Tyehimba Kokayi
Expand your Irish Song Repertoire - Shay Black
Latin Songs - Chris Reid
Balkan Singing - Darina Drapkin
Kids - Friendly Dancing and Singing - Deb Fischbach, Darina Drapkin
Klezmer Music - Dan Cantrell
Django Guitar - Rick Fulkerson
Easy Irish Tunes - Mark Sellin
Demonstrations/Presentations:
Alpenhorn - Bobby Edwards
Iberian Percussion & Singing - Katiana Vilá
Kurdish Instruments - Raman Osman
Erotic Songs - Holly Tannen
Turkish Quanun - Ken Genetti
Performances:
Flamenco - Joelle Goncalves and Mark Taylor
Ukranian Folk Songs - Eleanor and Angelina Bezhenar
Greek Rebetiko - Greg Jenkins
Rare Instruments and Wondrous Stories - Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne
Instructor Concert
Plus:
Old Timey Jam / Strum Along
French Jam
Brazilian Drum Jam
More to come!