What's New at Living Traditions

The Living Traditions Festival evolves as the profile of our community does. Additions to the program reflect new demographic patterns that bring new artists and artforms. In 2009, we are pleased to welcome the following artists to the Living Traditions family.

Craft Demonstrators

AFRICAN CARTOON AND PAINTING TRADITIONS
Emmanuel Makonga

NAVAJO BASKET WEAVING
Anderson Black and Kayla Black

SCANDINAVIAN WEAVING
Anna Brown and Kirsi Jarvenpaa

SUDANESE BEADWORK
Raele Toma

Local Performing Artists

Corcovado Band
German-American Society
Ka Lama Mohala Foundation
Karen Community of Utah
Kathak Dancers of Utah
Viva Chile
Wat Dhammagunaran Dancers

Living Traditions Kids

Tongan Sila
Ana Vea

SPECIAL GUEST Performing Artists

The Pine Leaf Boys
Friday, May 15
8:30 pm, North Stage

The Rebirth Brass Band
Saturday, May 16
7:00 pm, North Stage

Lifesavas
Saturday, May 16
8:30 pm, North Stage

Mike Seeger
Sunday, May 17
5:30 pm, North Stage