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Schedule of Events Friday, June 23 Amphitheater only W THIS 5:00 NE 5:15 YEAR!Kemtone Latin 5:30 Quartet 5:45 6:00 Beer Salsa Lassons 6:15 Salem Rueda 6:30 & de Casino 6:45 Wine 7:00 7:15 Garden 7:30 at the 8:00 Conjunto Alegre 8:15 Beat! Salsa & 8:30 Hot Latin Band 9:00 9:30 Shemadan ASNG 9:45 Fire Pyrite 10:00 Friday Night at the Festival Ends 3 Schedule of Events - Saturday, June 24 Europe/ Amphitheater Asia/Pacific Martial Arts Cultural Center Stepping Stage 10:00 Children’s Parade led by Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums 10:15 Opening 10:30 Ceremony 10:45 11:00 Bush Elem. School Sussefusse Sogetsu School of 11:15 Marimbanda Children’s Karate 4 Kids Ikebana 11:30 Folkdances 11:45 Nana Bellerud Titlakawan American Studies Noon Azteca Dancers Program 12:15 Willamette University Molly Malone Irish Dances 12:30 Mexico en la Piel Tribute to 12:45 Mexican Folkdances Vovinam Obo Addy 1:00 Susan Addy 1:15 Ke Aluala Fjord Mo. 1:30 Hawaiian Origin & History Company 1:45 Dance Native American Okropong Flute 2:00 Looking Wolf 2:15 Traditional Music West Salem Claddagh Shao-Lin Fermentation in 2:30 Of Ghana World Culture: Celtic Dancers 2:45 Kempo 3:00 Sultan of Suds Australian Brian Kelly 3:15 Didgeridoo John Doan Looking Wolf 3:30 Jake Duncan Harp Guitar 3:45 - A Band of Wine Teller 4:00 Brothers West Salem Gerry Rasch 4:15 ATA 4:30 History and Possibly Irish 4:45 Indonesian Demonstration Performing Arts Celtic Band 5:00 of Harp Guitar 5:15 John Doan US World 5:30 Severin Taekwondo Escuela de Flamenco 5:45 Sisters 6:00 Elena Villa American Roots Philippine Cebuano 6:15 Dancers Punjabi Dance and Music Culture 6:30 Cameron McCoy Salem Deya Jateya 6:45 Krav Maga Celtic Diaspora 7:00 Israeli Self-Defense 7:15 Paradise 7:30 Kemtone of Samoa 8:00 Quartet 8:15 Sila 8:30 and 9:00 Afrofunk 9:30 9:45 Parade of Lights 10:00 Island Fire Dances Paradise of Samoa…. ASNG Island Fire….. Pyrite 11:00 Saturday Night at the Festival Ends
4 Schedule of Events - Saturday, June 24
Africa/Middle East Native America Americas Showcase Stage
10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 Native American 11:00 Pow Wow Marlene Meissner 11:15 Dancers German 11:30 Accordion 11:45 Kúkatónón piñata party Noon Children’s African Gab y Yaz 12:15 Dance Group Mexican Folkloric 12:30 True West Duet 12:45 Tepees Americana 1:00 set the stage Quartet 1:15 for the Sherry Lanning 1:30 Okaidja Afroso Golden Flute 1:45 Singer, Songwriter piñata party 2:00 Instrumentalist Annual 2:15 Ghana World Beat David Lanning 2:30 Social Titlakawan Acoustic Guitar 2:45 Azteca & Vocals Pow Wow 3:00 Dancers Grand Entry led by 3:15 Okropong 3:30 Drum Color Guard piñata party Salvador Chaves 3:45 Circle 1st Session El Charro 4:00 12:00-4:00 pm Chinelos De Morelos 4:15 2nd Session 4:30 ZH Ouattara & 6:00-9:30 pm Jim Huckenhull 4:45 Klan Kele Music Burkina Faso Interactive Traditional 5:00 American Fiddling 5:15 displays Native American 5:30 crafts Flute Circle 5:45 dance Paradise 6:00 Hosted by Warner Austin of Samoa 6:15 Esperance Kouka & Family Band 6:30 Sakumuna And the piñata party 6:45 Native American 7:00 Cross Cultural Association Los Alvarados 7:15 Junior 7:30 8:00 8:15 Kaleidoscope 8:30 of 9:00 Middle Eastern Dances 9:30 9:45 10:00 Paradise of Samoa…. ASNG Island Fire….. Pyrite 11:00 5 Schedule of Events - Sunday, June 25 Europe/ Amphitheater Asia/Pacific Asia Pacific East Cultural Center Stepping Stage 11:00 Hafla Parade Romànce 11:15 Gamelan Okinawan Traditional 11:30 Sari Sata Andagi HAFLA & Soba Pandhawa Latino Music 11:45 Middle Eastern Hiroko & Susan Dances Indonesian Noon Percussion 12:15 Salem 12:30 Kathy Boyd Japan Cultural Mexican International Folk Dancers 12:45 and Society Chilaquiles 1:00 Phoenix Rising Bon Dances Verdes 1:15 Award winning Denise Puentes Ceili of the Valley Kalabharathi 1:30 Roots Music Indian 1:45 Classical Dances 2:00 Possibly Irish Monmouth Taiko Samoan 2:15 Japanese Drums Band Olomwaii Fa’alifu Taro 2:30 Island Dances Jerome Mika 2:45 Bridgetown 3:00 Pasefika Morris Men 3:15 Dances of Ye Olde English Polynenesia & 3:30 Micronesia Mbrascatu Ukrainian 3:45 Italian Traditional Ballet Folklorico Sundari Cuisine 4:00 Indie Bollywood Tlanese Dance Group Yuriy Chira 4:15 World Music 4:30 4:45 Parade of Nations 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 The Slants Cherry City 6:00 The first all-Asian NukuMarangi Cloggers American 6:15 dance-rock band 6:30 in the world. 6:45 7:00 Festival Ends
6 Schedule of Events - Sunday, June 25
Africa/Middle East Native America Americas Showcase Stage
11:00 11:15 Mythobolus 11:30 Mask Gab y Yaz 11:45 Tepees Theater set the stage Mexican Noon for the Folkloric Duet 12:15 piñata party Rainbow Annual 12:30 Dance Theatre World Beat 12:45 Social Sherry Lanning 1:00 Pow Wow Just 4 Kix Golden Flute 1:15 Grand Entry led by Dance Factory Color Guard 1:30 Mythobolus 3rdSession 1:45 Mask David Lanning 12:00-4:00 pm Theater 2:00 Interactive Accoustic Guitar 2:15 & Vocals displays Romànce 2:30 crafts Traditional Latino Music 2:45 dance Sundari Dancers 3:00 Hosted by Warner Austin Bollywood Chemeketa African And the 3:15 Community Native American 3:30 piñata party Cross Cultural 3:45 Association Bill Hughes 4:00 Los Colores American Jazz 4:15 de America Orchestra 4:30 4:45 Parade of Nations 5:00 5:15 Standards 5:30 Fatima Awards 5:45 and and 6:00 piñata party Friends Closing 6:15 Ceremony 6:30 6:45 7:00 Festival Ends
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7 2017 World Beat - Friday & Saturday Amphitheater Friday, June 23 5:00-6:00 Kemtone Latin Quartet: Salem’s own Jazz ever see on stage, and one of quartet featuring Randy on saxophone, John Cuddy at keyboard, the greatest champions of Latin Casey Younger on bass and Mark Powers, drums. music in Portland. The band has opened for international 6:00-6:45 Salsa Dance Lessons: Join the class! Learn to acts and stars including Cirque dance Cuban style with Don Baker and the Salem Rueda de Casino. de Soleil, Tito Puente, Sonora …then join the fun and show off your moves at the Dance party. Carruseles and Fruko, Groupo Niche, and Eddie Santiago. 7:30-9:00 Conjunto Alegre: Portland’s Hot Latin Band since 1987 brings original music from the Caribbean: Dominican 9:10-10:00 Fire Dances: Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela and many other Join us for an exciting finale Latin American countries. The sizzling sounds have you dancing of our 20th Anniversary Kick-off Party. Experience the wonder of merengue, salsa, cha-cha, bachata, cumbia and more. Band leader International Fire dances with Shemadan, ASNG Island Fire and Aquiles Montas is one of the most energetic performers you will Pyrite.
Saturday, June 24 10:00 Children’s Parade: Children and families gather for 3:15-4:15 Looking Wolf – A Band of Brothers: this delightful parade to open the 20th World Beat Festival. Scouts, Indie Acoustic Rock meets Native American Folk! Come enjoy Martial Arts Children, 4-H clubs, Sussefusse dancers, and children the beautiful high energy music of multiple Native American in traditional costumes from all over the world parade through the Music Award winner Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his band of festival grounds to the amphitheater led by NW Scots Guard and brothers. Inspirational ballads with vocals, guitars, violin, world Willamette Valley Pipes & Drums. percussion and his world class Native American Flute playing. The 10:15-10:45 Opening Ceremony: Welcome to the 20th Band includes Nathan Meyers, Neal Grandstaff, Mark Babson, World Beat Festival! Opening remarks by Salem Mayor Chuck George Robnett. Bennett. 4:30-4:45 Chinelos de Morelos: Originating from the 11:00-11:30 Bush Elementary School Marimbanda: Mexican state of Morelos, Chinelos has evolved into a colorful The Bush Marimbanda Band is made up of 4th and 5th grade spectacle of costumed, masked and flag-carrying performers musicians under the direction of Kate Lowen. The marimba is believed who parade with distinctive shuffle and jump steps. Join Orgollo to have originated in Africa or Indonesia and is now a part of music Morelense Cemaic as they parade through the festival area back to cultures around the globe. This band plays primarily Zimbabwean- the Americas. style music on a variety of soprano, alto and bass marimba. 5:00-7:00 Severin Sisters: Touring and entertaining throughout 11:45-12:15 Titlakawan Azteca Dancers: The Aztec the Northwest, The Severin Sisters have been dazzling audiences with dance has its roots in central Mexico and has been practiced and their Americana music for over fifteen years and have had the pleasure protected in the last 400 years. Through immigration, it has set root of opening for such renowned acts as Rascal Flatts, The Nitty Gritty Dirt here in the Northwest. Our troupe promotes through Aztec dance: Band, The Del McCoury Band, and The John Cowan Band. Twin sisters discipline, a healthy lifestyle and outlook. Amy and Heidi front the band, and are highly gifted songwriters. After 12:15-1:15 Mexico en la Piel: In January 2008 in Hillsboro a few years off, they are now joined by their younger sister, Haley. Oregon, a group of talented individuals with years of experience in Their hot, bluegrass instrumentals and three-part harmonies are sure folkloric dancing got together to keep their wonderful tradition alive to wow audiences of all ages! and share it wherever 8:00-9:30 Sila and Afrofunk: Hailed possible in the state of as “Africa’s James Brown,” Sila has made an Oregon. México en la immediate and lasting impact on the music Piel was the culmination world. An NAACP award winner, Sila has delved of this dream: an deep into his soul, taking cues from his musical organization dedicated inspirations Fela and Bob Marley to create a fiery to the preservation, new record that resounds with inspiration and authenticity and the positivity while speaking to issues of adversity growth of one of the and struggle. This latest step in a most beautiful artistic journey has taken him from Africa to the United representations from the Mexican culture. ¡El Ballet Fólklorico States to Europe, and back again, while allowing Mexicáno! him to share his own story with the world. 1:45-2:45 Okropong and the Obo Addy Legacy 10:00-11:00 World Beat Cultural Fire Dances: Experience the wonder of International Project: This renowned performing group, Okropong, carries forward the message of legendary Ghanaian musician Obo Addy. Fire Dances! Originally from Ghana, the Paradise of Samoa: Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture group mow calls Portland displayed not only in mythology but also in dance. Perennial favorites their home. Under the Craig and Tasi Keener return with their exciting and colorful group. direction of Obo’s son, Alex ASNG Productions: Initially from Guam, the group brings their and nephew Charles, the fantastic fire show highlighting the culture of the Pacific Islands and performance this afternoon celebrating the return from long journeys at sea. gives you a little taste of the rhythms of Ghana. Join Pyrite: Pyrite performers have been mesmerizing and thrilling Susan Addy at the Cultural audiences with fire performances since 2003. Based in Salem, Oregon, Center at 12:30-1:15 for a presentation on Obo Addy’s Legacy. members have performed throughout the Northwest but rarely get to perform at home and are excited to share their art with you. 8 2017 World Beat - Sunday Amphitheater Sunday, June 25 11:00-11:15 Hafla Parade: Start with a parade and join a 3:15-4:45 Mbrascatu: A Middle Eastern dance party! musical product of the creative 11:15-12:30 Hafla: Exciting groups of Middle Eastern dancers melting pot of Portland, Oregon, bring us the Egyptian cane dance, shemadan, Turkish skirt dance, this indie rock band draws from debke, plus American diverse American and European tribal and cabaret- roots. They have blended style dances and dynamics ranging from delicate more. The enjoyment to explosive, expressive Italian of the participants lyrics, hook-laden melodies, is the focus of this inventive arrangement, and noon-time event. energetic rhythms to dance to, Come and enjoy this delighting audiences at the hottest music venues in the Pacific NW. shared experience. 4:45-5:15 Parade of Nations: The parade originates at 12:30-1:45 Kathy the World Showcase and proceeds through the festival grounds to Boyd and Phoenix the Amphitheater, where represented countries and their flags are Rising: Based in Tualatin, introduced. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ Oregon – this award-winning land or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and original roots music group holds upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival. the title of the International Music & Entertainment Association (IMEA) 2015 Bluegrass Group of the Year. In 2016 they brought home both Bluegrass Song of the Year trophy from IMEA with their rendition of Steve Spurgin’s “Let Her Roll” and the silver award in the Global Music Awards for Kathy Boyd’s tune “Who Will Pray for Me”. 5:30-7:00 The Slants: The Slants’ bombastic live show and hook-filled music and catchy dance beats is not to be missed. The 2:00-2:45 Monmouth Taiko: Taiko, the Japanese word for international touring sensation drum and the name of this art form, has its roots in ancient Japan. has been seen and heard Based in Monmouth, Oregon, the ensemble was started in 1995 by on Conan O’Brien, The Daily Koichi Ando and Todd Wilson to provide an opportunity for members Show, Rolling Stone, and to practice and perform the age-old Japanese tradition. Originally TV/Radio in 88 countries used for worldwide. Known as the communication world’s first and only all-Asian- and celebration, American dance rock band, Taiko has the group also made headlines become an with their trademark battle increasingly with the US government, popular art showing rock n’ roll swagger form around the with a keen sense of justice. world. Listen to the bold rhythms 7:00 World Beat of the Taiko Festival 2017 Ends. drums.
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9 2017 World Beat - Saturday, June 24 Asia/Pacific Saturday, June 24 11:45-12:30 Japan Showcase: The American Studies 6:00-6:30 Program (ASP) students of Willamette University are excited to Philippine showcase their talents and Japanese culture. Their performances include dances and songs. These students are all currently enrolled (Cebuano) at Willamette University’s Dancers: sister school, Tokyo Multiculturalism International University, in is alive and well Kawagoe, Japan, and are in the Philippines. studying abroad for one year Muslim and here in Salem. indigenous influenced dances 1:15-2:00 Ke Aluala: are showcased “New Dawn” under the by this group of direction of Leilani Beymer, strives to perpetuate Filipino friends and families. the Hawaiian culture through mele (songs) and hula (dances) and olelo (Hawaiian language) with 7:15-8:15 Paradise of Samoa: This non-profit group based the emphasis on respect. in Keizer and comprised of thirty five members, performs numerous Pacific Islands’ dances from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New 3:00-3:45 Australian Didgeridoo: Zealand. All their costumes are authentic and hand-made and their Jake Duncan, Didgeridoo soloist, showcases show takes you around the incredible range of this instrument weaving the Pacific for a very deep, pulsing rhythms into entrancing tribal colorful tour of dance! compositions. 4:30-5:15 Indonesian Performing Arts: We are introduced to the richness and beauty of traditional Indonesian dances from Bali, Java and Sumatra as well as their folk songs. Prior to moving to Oregon, Novi Leigh performed with the Balinese orchestra Gamelan Genta Kasturi, where she was the lead dancer. Martial Arts court Saturday, June 24 11:00-11:45 our community. Karate for 2:15-3:00 West Kids–South Salem Shao-Lin Salem: Karate Kempo: American for Kids Presents Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo the Korean art has maintained a discipline of Taekwondo. of teaching that transcends See how the fads. Our methods are traditional martial based on the idea that arts teach children simple movements practiced become foundations. Foundations well- and young adults established become structures. Structures that are completed will confidence, self-discipline, courtesy, communication skills, physical support families for generations. strength and courage through fun and positive encouragement. 3:45-4:30 West Salem ATA: Karate for Kids has been teaching kids, adults, and families martial arts in the Willamette Valley for over 30 12:30-1:15 Vovinam: years. They are best known for developing respect, confidence, discipline, Vietnamese Martial Arts health and self-defense skills. in Salem is a place where everyone can go 5:15-6:00 US World Taekwondo: The Art of Taekwondo was to sharpen their skills, developed during the 1940s and 1950s by various Korean martial artists, talents and discipline combining and incorporating elements of Chinese martial arts with for martial arts and indigenous Korean martial arts traditions an overall healthier 6:30-7:15 Krav Maga: Developed for the Israel Defense life. This is what Forces in 1949 by Imi Litchfield, Krav Maga is a reality-based self- Master Phong wants defense system that consists of a wide combination of techniques to share to enrich sourced from aikido, judo, boxing and wrestling, along with realistic fight training. Presented by West Salem ATA. 10 2017 World Beat - Sunday, June 25 Asia/Pacific Sunday, June 25 11:00-12:30 Gamelan Sari Pandhawa: Gamelan is 3:00-3:45 Pasefika: the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia. Gamelan Sari Polynesian and Micronesian Pandhawa plays the music of central Java, a region of the most performers share their populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. Music is played on culture through music and sets of tuned chimes, gongs, xylophones and drums. dance. 12:30-1:15 Japan Cultural Society (JCS): There are many traditional dances in Japan, but one of the most famous and enjoyable is bon-odori (bon dance). The style of this summer celebration dance varies in many aspects from region to region. This Buddhist tradition welcomes the spirits 3:45-4:30 Sundari Bollywood of ancestors home for annual visits. Dance Group: Bollywood Dances Obon is a gathering originated in Indian films and are a of joy, where respect synthesis of formal and folk Indian is paid to those who traditional music and dance, with Middle came before us - our Eastern techniques and western influences. ancestors. It has evolved as a unique, joyful and energetic style. Dances performed by Miz 1:15-2:15 Lafontaine and the Sundari Bollywood Dance Kalabharathi: Group of Salem. Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical 5:30-6:30 NukuMarangi: These young dancers’ parents dance form of south were born on the tiny islands of Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro in India. Kalabharathi the southern most promotes the values corner of Micronesia. of Indian culture, They share their preserves an ancient culture through their art form, and forges own island dances links among Indian, plus a variety of US and other dances from other cultures. islands. Their dances also include more 2:15-3:00 modern numbers, Olomwaii, which the older girls Northwest Islanders: The Salem-based Pacific Islander Club choreographed with performs traditional dances the help of their wearing traditional attire. mothers. Most of the dancers originate 7:00 World Beat Festival 2017 Ends. from the main island of Chuuk, where traditional cultural dancing is an activity for all ages. WaFanuw dances, both sitting and standing, are mainly performed by females.
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Lectures and Demonstrations: Fermentation in World Culture: 11:00-12:00 Ikebana Demonstration: Simplicity, symmetry, and balance are basic principles in Japanese flower 2:45-3:30 “Sultan of Suds”: arrangement. The goal Brian Kelly, part owner and Corporate is to create a sense President of Santiam Brewing guides of harmony among us on an abbreviated history of the the materials used, fermentation of grain. Santiam Brewing the container, and the is a 10 barrel brewery and tasting room setting. Nana Goto in Salem offering fifteen Santiam Brewing Bellerud, of the Sogetsu craft beers on tap. School of Ikebana, is the president of 3:30-4:15 “Wine Teller”: Ikebana International in Gerry Rasch is the wine teller Portland. at Brooks Winery. He will share some of the history of 12:30-1:15 Tribute to Obo Addy: Susan Addy shares The wine in world culture, bringing Obo Addy Legacy Project, the non-profit it to today’s wine in Oregon’s that carries forth the work begun by Willamette Valley and to the Homowo African Arts & Cultures while small and growing local Brooks focusing on creating, performing and Winery. teaching African Arts following the vision of Obo Addy. Obo passed away on September 13, 2012 leaving this rich legacy for the Obo Addy Legacy Project 4:30-5:30 History and to continue. Addy was renowned as a leader, a teacher, an entertainer and an Demonstration of the Harp artist of numerous genres. Join Susan Guitar: Following the John Doan Harp and Okropong at the African Village from Guitar concert at the European/Stepping 3:15-4:00 for the Drum Circle. Stage, bring your questions and interest and join John Doan as he demonstrates 1:30-2:30 Origin and History of the intricacies of the harp guitar. the Native American Flute: An enrolled Kalapuya Tribal Member of the 6:00-7:00 Salem Deya Jateya: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Jan This Salem-based Bhangra group is Michael Looking Wolf is a renowned Native dedicated in bringing this Punjabi dance American flute player. After years of research form to life. The Bhangra is a folk dance of the Native American Flute, Looking Wolf and music that originated from Punjab, created a curriculum for accredited university India. Originally, it was performed by the courses that he has instructed since 2005. farmers of the region to welcome the harvest season. The dance form has witnessed incredible evolution and has been popularized even in the West. Pop albums, Bollywood, college shows and dance competitions, none have been left untouched by this dance craze!
Kid's Activities from Around the World
Europe: May Pole Katate Mythobolus Africa: for Kids Mask Theater • Khamsa Hands • Russian Nesting dolls • African Maasai Necklace • Family coat of arms • Mancala • Hopscotch Piñata • African drumming Parties • Tic Tac Toe Fencing Asia: Americas: • Fire breathing dragon • Native American Dream Catchers • Japanese fan • Dia de Los Muertos Mask • Tinikling sticks Phillippines • Matching flags to countries • Chop stick color sorting 14 2017 World Beat - Sunday, June 25 Cultural Center Sunday, June 25
Cooking Demonstrations: 2:00-3:00 Samoan Fa’alifu Taro: Fa’alifu (coconut 11:15-12:15 Traditional Okinawa Cuisine: Hiroko creme) is a staple of Samoan cuisine. The traditional way Newman and Susan Fujiko of preparing the Turner were both born in Naha, ripe coconuts to so they’ve known Okinawa make this will be cuisine from birth. Hiroko will demonstrated by make Sata Andagi... a round, Jerome Mika, who crispy, deep-fried doughnut. is from Pago Pago The technique used to form that village in American round shape requires practice. Samoa. Jerome Susan will make fresh Okinawa and his wife Iva are Soba noodles. To save time, the chefs for the she has prepared the traditional pork broth and various Paradise of Samoa accompaniments which include pork belly braised in Okinawan organization’s brown sugar, fresh annual luau. ginger, awamori liquor and soy sauce. Also, 3:30-4:30 Ukrainian Cuisine: Yuriy Chira, chef owner kamaboko (fishcake) of Chira’s Restaurant & Catering at the Reed Opera House, slices, thin-sliced surprises us with one of his favored traditional recipes from omelet, green onions, his home country. We are proud to add another international marinated shiitake flavor to World Beat and Salem! mushrooms and pickled ginger. All have been prepared with great care. 7:00 World Beat Festival 2017 Ends. 12:20-1:30 Chill out with Chilequiles: Denise Puentes will show you how to make Chilequiles with roasted tomatillo sauce. Corn tortilla strips are lightly fried, topped with a tomatillo salsa and Cotija Mexican cheese and served warm. Originally considered a peasant dish, it is a creative way to use up stale tortillas. It is now a popular dish for breakfast or brunch, served with eggs and/ or beans. It can also be prepared with a red sauce instead, similar to enchilada sauce.
15 2017 World Beat - Saturday, June 24 European Village Saturday, June 24 11:00-11:50 3:00-4:00 John Doan: Sussefusse: Portland- John Doan’s “Beyond Six Strings based Sussefusse (“sweet – 20 Strings of Magic” features feet” in German) brings acclaimed music and playing of the young dancers in brilliant twenty-string harp guitar that is ethnic attire to the redefining the possibilities of both stage with an exciting guitar music and the audience international dance set listening experience. He recently was given the International choreographed by Heidi Vorst. Brand Laureate Award for “World’s Leading Harp Guitarist.” His performance will take the audience around the world with music 12:00-12:45 Molly inspired in Asia, Europe, and the US along with homages to Jimi Malone: We celebrate Irish Hendrix, Mason Williams (of Classical Gas fame), John Fahey (the heritage through a mixture “Father of the American Fingerstyle Guitar) and American folk of soft and hard shoe dances. legend Burl Ives accompanied by stories of first hand encounters. Dance numbers include solo John will include some of his music for harp guitar ensemble with competition steps, traditional visiting players attending his group dancing and modern Harp Guitar Retreat. Harp guitar dances made popular by demonstration and Q & A at the shows like Riverdance. Cultural Center from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. 1:00-1:45 Fjord Motor Company: Two girls with home longing (heimlengsel) play Norwegian Folk Music 4:15-5:15 Possibly Irish: on whatever instruments readily available: scissors, pots, This youthful Irish pub band based pans, a comb, a cheese slicer… Only our imagination is our at the Enchanted Forest is known limitation. At our shows, we attempt to bring you a slice of for energetic performances, humor and rich vocal harmonies. Stomp Norway, our history and our culture, to bring you into our your feet, dance and sing along to well-known Irish songs. living room or kitchen, as we see what a small world it is 5:30-6:15 Escuela de Flamenco after all! Elena Villa: Flamenco is a music and dance 2:00-2:45 Claddagh: form from Andalusia–the southern region of Originally known as the Spain–with strong ties to the Gitano (Gypsy) Shamrock Steppers they community. Elena Villa and students perform have competed and traditional and contemporary flamenco dances performed in the West Coast and will offer a short dance lesson to encourage and the World Beat for audience participation at the end of the show. many years. A mix of three generations of performers, 6:15-7:00 Cameron McCoy: the Claddagh dancers enjoy Celtic Diaspora learning and creating original choreography. They perform in 7:15-8:15 Kemtone Latin Quartet: hard shoes and soft shoes in competitive and social (more See Previous performance, Friday 5:00-6:00pm, relaxed) styles. Their newest addition is “old style” Seanos Amphitheater Stage. (or country low to the ground) style “tap dance”. Joining them is Pipedance, a husband and wife team featuring uillean, pipes, flutes, whistles, bodhran and percussive sean-nos step dance. ge ase Sta Showc Saturday, June1:15-2:00 24 Sherry Lanning: Travel the world with the mystical sounds of Sherry and her golden flute. As a registered nurse, she has served during national disasters with the 11:00-11:45 Marlene American Red Cross. She has also volunteered Meissner: Marlene brings a on international medical missions. Her unique bit of Bavaria to the World Beat improvisational style reflects serenity thru sound. Festival. A native of Mt. Angel, 2:15-3:00 David Lanning: she has the distinction of being Sit back and relax with David as he the longest performing entertainer sings and plays his 12-string guitar at Oktoberfest, having played at and brings us back to the 70’s. John Denver, anyone? every festival since the second one in 1967. Marlene wears an 3:15-4:15 El Charo de Oregon, Salvador authentic German costume and Chaves: Mariachi is a genre of music that originated plays a variety polkas, waltzes, in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is an schottisches and German tunes on her vintage 1964 integration of stringed instruments highly influenced Petosa accordion. by the cultural impacts of the historical development of 12:00-1:00 Gab y Yaz: Gabriel and Yazmin Pizar Western Mexico. Salvador Chavez, a celebrated mariachi and their guitars bring us the vibrant sounds of a Mexican guitarist, has performed at numerous venues in the Northwest including Folkloric Duet. the Independence and Dayton Fiestas and Portland’s Cinco de Mayo. 16 2017 World Beat - Sunday, June 25 European Village Sunday, June 25 11:00-12:00 Románce: This quartet plays traditional Latino 3:30-4:30 Ballet music and revives the romantic and classical boleros from the past. Folklorico Tlanese: A They steal hearts with their traditional Latino music and revive the non-profit group, Tlanese was essence of Latino romanticism by playing the musical jewels of this established in 2004 to share genre. Next performance in the Americas at 2:15-3:00 pm. Mexican culture through 12:10-12:55 Salem International Dancers: A dance and to keep traditions recreational dance group performing dances from around the world: alive in the hearts of from Russia to France and Scandinavia to Greece and Turkey. Dance youth. They specialize in traditional types include line dances, circle dances, set dances, couple dances, dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, and even solo dances. They have been meeting and teaching most Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México! weeks for over 60 years. 1:00-1:40 Ceili of the Valley: Members and friends perform traditional Irish and Scottish social dances to live music, along with some original choreographed dances. Audience participation is anticipated. As a non-profit 501(c)(3), CVS is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish culture in the Willamette Valley through community social events incorporated mainly through music and dance. 1:45-2:45 Possibly Irish: See previous performance, Saturday 4:15-5:15 pm. 5:30-6:30 Cherry City Cloggers: Clogging is an American 2:45-3:30 Bridgetown folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early Morris Men: For hundreds African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. The of years, Morris Dancers dancer’s footwear is used to create audible percussive rhythms. have celebrated the seasons Clogging was a social dance in the Appalachian Mountains as early in the Cotswold region of as the 1700s. Established in 1989, the Cherry City Cloggers is England with music, dance, one of the largest clogging clubs in the Northwest. songs and plays. Decked out 7:00 World Beat Festival 2017 Ends. in ribbons and bells, they performed athletic dances with handkerchiefs and sticks to encourage good fortune and fertility for the coming season. The Bridgetown Morris Men keep this age-old tradition alive in Portland. ge ase Sta Showc Sunday, June 25
11:30-12:30 Gab y Yaz: Gabriel and Yazmin Saturday, June 24 continued Pizar and their guitars bring us the vibrant sounds 4:30-5:30 Traditional American Fiddler: Jim of a Mexican Folkloric Duet. Hockenhull has been a major player in the Willamette Valley 12:45-1:30 Enjoy the traditional-music scene for fifteen years. As a member of the Sherry Lanning: magical sound of the golden flute. Oregon Old-time Fiddlers Association (OOTFA) he became 1:45-2:30 David Lanning: A bit of state Senior Champion in 2006, nostalgia as David returns with his 12 string guitar. 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2015. 2:45-3:15 Sundari Bollywood Dancers: 5:45-6:45 Paradise of Dances performed by Miz LaFontain and the Sundari Samoa Family Band: Bollywood Dance A family band of ukulele, Group of Salem. Next performance at 3:45-4:30pm in guitar, bass, and vocals that Asia-Pacific Village. accompanies the Paradise of Samoa Dance Troupe with 3:30-5:30 Bill Hughes: Relax and Hawaiian, Samoan, Maori, enjoy jazz standards and hits of the Tahitian, and American Pop songs. Bring some Aloha and listen 30s and 40s from “The Great American to some great island Songbook” with perennial World Beat songs! The full band is favorite, Bill, on guitar. Tasi Keener, Craig Keener, 7:00 World Beat Festival Tiana Keener, Johnnie Keener, Brent Marconeri, 2017 Ends. Jamila Maries, Blaize Kilawe, and Bobo Keener and Dann Sill.
17 2017 World Beat - Saturday, June 24 African Village Saturday, June 24 4:30-5:15 Klan Lele Music: Zangan H. Ouattara and Klan Kele bring us fusion music from Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, slightly larger than Colorado, formerly known as Upper Volta. 6:00-7:00 Esperance Kouka & Sakumuna: Sakumuna means “to bless” in Kikongo - a language spoken in several countries in central Africa. The band was formed by a group of friends with diverse cultural backgrounds and performs a variety of traditional and modern African music as well as Caribbean and Gospel music. They sing in several languages including French, 11:45-12:30 Kúkatónón: Is youth dance performance troupe Swahili, Kikongo and English. Sakumuna’s mission is to bless hearts whose mission works to broaden awareness of African and African- and lives through traditional and modern music with songs mostly American cultural traditions throughout Oregon. Our students inspired by personal life experiences, sharing a spiritual message of study West African dance and drumming under the direction of our peace, harmony, joy and love for their audience. professionally trained teaching artists and our Founding Mother, Mrs. Rolia Manyongai-Jones. 8:00-9:30 Kaleidoscope of Middle Eastern Dances: From Traditional Kaligy, Saidi Egyptian, 1:30-2:30 Okaidja Afroso: From Ghana, West Africa, Okaidja Iraqi to American cabaret with a twist is a dynamic vocalist, a gifted multi- of fusion, Raqs Exquisite and instrumentalist, and a prolific composer. friends perform in a dance Through music and dance, participants show like no other. They bring learn how to link disparate cultural threads traditional dances through the together into a common garment. ages to our present, filled with the splash of color and style 3:15-4:00 Okropong Drum Circle: that allow many to harken to Focusing on the drumming and singing of another time and place. Ghana, the musicians bring rich harmonies and complicated rhythms to represent the Ghanaian traditions.
Americas: Saturday, June 24 10:45-11:30 Native American 2:30-3:15 Titlakawan: Powwow Dancers: Eastern This Aztec dance troupe is Cherokee Warner Austin, director of based in Salem/Dayton, Oregon. the Native American Cross Cultural Titlakawan means “We all possess Association, gives us a preview of World it” or “We all have potential to Beat’s Fifth Annual Social Powwow! fully realize ourselves as human Today’s sessions: beings”. Our troupe promotes through Aztec dance discipline a healthy 12:00-4:00 pm and lifestyle and outlook. The Aztec dance has its roots in central 6:00-9:30 pm; Sunday Mexico and has been practiced and protected in the last 400 years. 12:00-4:00pm. Through immigration, it has set root here in the Northwest for the enjoyment of all those who participate. 11:45-12:00 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. Repeated at 4:00-4:30 Chinelos de Morelos:With origins in pre-Hispanic 1:45pm, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. rituals, Chinelos has evolved into a colorful spectacle of costumed, masked and flag-carrying performers who parade with distinctive 12:30-1:30 True West Adventure: The shuffle and jump steps. Orgollo Morelense Cemaic presents this dance True West Band plays music of the Oregon Trail performance originating from the Mexican state of Morelos. Join us as and other frontiers. Known for hot Appalachian we parade thru the festival to the amphitheater! fiddle from Truman Price, incredible clawhammer banjo from Wes 5:15-6:00 Native American Flute Circle: Messinger, precise Bring your flutes and join Jan Michael Looking Wolf, guitar from Paul nationally-known Native American flutist and recording Clements, backed by artist. Catch an earlier performance at the Amphitheater the virtuoso of the at 3:15-4:15 Looking Wolf – A Band of Brothers. melodic washtub, Don 7:00-7:45 Los Alvarados Junior: Two years “Taco” Austin, these ago, three young cousins got together and decided they four experts always wanted to learn how to play the guitar. With pride, these have something new young 14 –17 year-olds from Independence share their and interesting in talents as they entertain us with románticas, norteñas, their wide repertoire. cúmbias y mas! 18 2017 World Beat - Sunday, June 25 African Village Sunday, June 25
12:00-1:00 Rainbow Pan-African troupe of students and community Dance Theater: A perennial members explore the World Beat favorite, Darryl unique traditions of their Thomas, professor of dance at individual cultures. In Western Oregon University, and music and dance, they members of the Rainbow Dance work together and Theatre ensemble will lead festival- share their gifts at goers in learning traditional African World Beat! drum rhythms and dance steps following a high-powered performance of traditional African dance 5:30-6:30 Fatima and drumming. and a Company of 1:30-2:15 Mythobolus Mask Theater: Mythobolus Mask Friends: Born in Sierra Leone and with Theatre performs folk tales from many cultures. The African show a Sudanese father, Fatima has always been will include a tale told in North Africa. The Stork Calif, about a ruler fascinated by the culture and dance of the Middle who turns into a stork, but can he East and Africa, and is well-versed in various change back? The Jungle Fruit folkloric styles. She returns from frequent travels Tree and The African Spirit with to Egypt with the latest fashions for Fatima’s dance choreographed by Lovness Bazaar as well as the latest on the dance scene. Wasa, are traditional tales told all over Africa. 7:00 World Beat Festival 2017 Ends. 3:00-3:50 Chemeketa African Community: This
Americas: Sunday, June 25 1:15-1:30 Dance Factory: Spectators will see a combination of 11:15-12:00 Mythobolus Mask Theater: influences in the performance of The Dance Factory’s hip hop groups: Urban Mythobolus Mask Theatre performs folk tales from many Beat, Urban Vibe and Urban Pulse. Choreography is inspired by African dance, cultures. Performers are dancers and dance teachers who dancehall, reggaeton, old school enjoy performing for festivals and school children. The hip hop and lyrical hip hop. Americas show will include the ancient Mayan of music legend, This group is defined by their Lyarona, the ghost woman from Mexico, and Coyote and the strength, agility and style. stars from the Columbia Gorge. Children will have a chance to 2:15-3:00 Románce: participate in telling the stories. See previous performance in the European Village, 11:00 12:15-12:30 Piñata am-12:00 pm. Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. Repeated 4:00-4:45 Los Colores at 3:30 pm and 6:00 pm. de America Orchestra: The orchestra brings the concept 1:00-1:15 Just for Kix: of the diversity of America as a Just for Kix has provided youth Continent through music. This dancers across the country the opportunity to create their program will embrace different own sparkling image of team work, dance technique, and musical projects doing community confidence. We offer proven technical training, a focus on performances: educating, teamwork and a respectful inspiring children, youth and experience to our students, adults about the importance and a passion for individual of diversity, unity and respect improvement. With a strong through music. balance of fun and technique in our classes, we create a 6:00-6:15 Piñata Party: Come to our authentic Mexican teaching environment that is piñata party finale! low stress and less pressure. 7:00 World Beat Festival 2017 Ends.
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Who We Are The World Beat Festival is produced by a group of passionate volunteers and staff who create a place and event where people of all heritages can celebrate and share their cultures. By doing so, Salem becomes a better, stronger, more accepting community. Volunteers work all year long in various committees to create, plan, and manage the event. The Festival is our best-known program, but we also operate year-round cultural exhibits in our World Beat Gallery in the Reed Opera House, and a variety of other stand-alone cultural events. Find us at 189 Liberty St NE #107, Salem, OR 97301 www.WorldBeatFestival.org www.SalemMulticultural.org www.Facebook.com/WorldBeat Festival #worldbeatfestival (503) 581-2004
Board of Directors Advisory Committee Cultural Performance Quenton Ihne, Chair Marie Bradford Marisa Newnam, Ed Peteros, Warner Austin, Bob Bothwell, Gretchen Coppedge, Kathy Andreas, Vice-Chair Priscilla Cuddy Javes Gengler, Cathy Gilbert-Yu, Mako Hayashi-Mayfield, Craig & Tasi Keener, Stewart Hayes, Treasurer Gayle Doty Esperance Kouka, Selanina Miller, Mark Murakami, Al Newnam, Amanda Sherrer, Secretary Gerry Frank Raoul & Elena Pena, Vidal Pena, Fred Talbot Ola Elkanah Mako Hayashi-Mayfield Marketing Artonya Gemmil Alison Kelley PK Ireland, Aaron Reber, Carlos Barata, Geo Beck, Sam Kauffman, Mona Roberto Hayes Graham Morris Marisa Newnam, Ed Peteros, Carlee Wright, Patricia Young Pedro Mayoral Denise Puentes Hospitality Selaina Miller Terry Samuel Mark Murakami Pam Vorachek Gayle & Marlene Kirkpatrick, Luz Borst, Beth Churchill, Mona Roberto Hayes, Delia Jenkins, Taylor Sehon, Shirley Stickles, Liz and Rick Allen Marisa Barrios Newnam Jackie Winters Aaron Reber Roger Yost Children’s Valerie Harris, Kera Boaz, Teri Cash, Denise Puentes, Summer Warner Explore World Cultures throughout Volunteers the Year at the World Beat Gallery Cathy Gilbert-Yu, Mona Roberto Hayes, Jan Marie Harrington, John & Kay Marikos, Aaron Reber Exhibits Cathy Gilbert-Yu, Jenny Barischoff, Earlene Naylor, Marisa Newnam, Amanda Sherrer, Brandi Torrence Operations Jonathon Jones, Jim Triplett, Kaitlyn Baker, Kerri Jones, Linda & Warren Bednarz, Trevor Bednarz, Katie Bednarz, Ken & Mari Chambers, Quenton Ihne, Telly Triplett, Stryder Vican Sponsorship & Event Revenue Stewart Hayes, Warren Bednarz, Matthew Hayes, Cindi Harris, Mark Murakami, Aaron Reber Dragon Boat Club Cara Watson, Erin Ellis, Angry Unicorns, Rick Gaupo, Highland Roosters, Angela Watts, Highland Roosters, Randy Briones, Queen’s Dragon Riders, Tessa Fennimore, Queen’s Dragon Riders, Julie Bryant, Unsinkable Survivors’ Association, Maggie Crawford, Unsinkable Survivors’ Association Dragon Boat Races Jules Halvorsen, Race Director, Dragon Sports USA, Start/Finish, Lisa Coleman, Dock Master, Kat Bell, Head Marshall, Dave Sweeney, Race Announcer, Dean Bender, Polk Co. Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, Erin Ellis, Member-at-Large, Cara Watson, Member-at-Large, Capt. Richard Chesbrough, Operations Director Staff Kathleen Fish, Executive Director Evan Bosch, Assistant Director Emily Salter, Program Specialist
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Food is one of the best parts of the World Beat, and this year you can discover food from all over the world, at a price that’s extremely convenient on your pocket. Food vendors have created one special, authentic dish for sale only at the World Beat for just $5. Don’t expect a full meal, the idea is to give you great tastes at a budget-friendly price. Enjoy!
� AFRICA Horn of Africa...... Small Plate of Your Choice � THE AMERICAS Empanadas Maria Elba...... Beef Empanada Krewe du Soul...... Hazelnut Beignet Tony’s Fresh Fruit & Mexican Food...... $5 Delicious Deal � AMPHITHEATER Cactus Jacks...... Small Super Nacho, Fajitas Guamanian Grill ...... Apigigi Fusion...... Bahn Xeo La Jitana...... Greek Salad Spotlight Food Truck...... Spotlight All American Hot Dog � ASIA - PACIFIC WEST Kathmandu Café...... Food of the Himalabryam Paradise of Samoa Dance Troupe...... Sapasui, Vegetarian Stir Fry � ASIA - PACIFIC EAST Marilou Gumabon...... Lumpia (egg rolls) Rice Plate...... Vegetarian Fried Rice or Yakisoba � EUROPE NE Crepes...... Nutella Crepe Paella del Zorro...... Meat or Vegan Paella Pasta Garden & Pizza...... $5 Delicious Deal � Grand Boulevard Red Apple Juice Bar...... Cactus Leaf Smoothie
EVERY food vendor displays a sign which shows their authentic cultural Taste the World dish, so happy diing!
21 2017 World Beat FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS Africa Amphitheater • ADE Africana • Cactus Jacks • AFS • Fusion • Adela’s Catering • Guamanian Grill • Children’s Activities • Lajitana • Elizabeth Bowers Zambia Education Fund • Spotlight Food Truck • Fatima’s Bazaar • World Beat Wine and Beer Garden • Heritage Discovery Center • West Side Tap House • Horn of Africa • Peace - A Refugee Women’s Arts Cooperative Asia-Pacific East • Picture Yourself, Sponsored by Salem Health • Awesome Anime • Rwanda Women in Action • Children’s Activities • Salem For Refugees • Greater Salem Filipino-American Association • Salem Health • Hmong Needle Crafts and Small Creatures • Sandal on My Feet • Jade Kingdom Creations • West African Market • Japanese Antiques and Textiles Americas • Kathmandu to You • Children’s Activities • Mertha • Empanadas Maria Elba • Rice Plate • Enlace Cross-Cultural Community • Salem/Kawagoe Sister Cities Development Project • Sekao Bonsai • Hispnet • Window on China • Krewe du Soul • Zambalha • Lancaster Family Health • Oregon-Costa Rica Partners of the Americas Asia-Pacific West • Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory • Arte for Elephants • Peruvian Arts & Crafts • Dakine Island Stuff • Safatma • Drukpa Mila Center • Salem-Keizer NAACP • INDUS • Titlakawan • Kathmandu Café • Tony’s Fresh Fruit & Mexican Food • Kiss of Polynesia • Xela Collective • Lhasa Trade • Micronesian Islander Community • Paradise of Samoa • Paradise of Samoa – Taste of Samoa Our Reputation • Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Printing of Oregon Stands The Test Quality • Philippine’s Cultural Exhibit of Time Publications • Que Huong Market • Selaina Miller Samoan Club Since 1970 • Shahi Design
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22 2017 World Beat FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS Europe Grand Boulevard • Artists in Action • Cultural Center • Céilí of the Valley Society • Feynman Group • Children’s Activities • Marion County Sheriff’s Office • Deaf Culture: Chemeketa CC • Red Apples Juice Bar • Ice Cream Dreams • Renewal by Anderson • Istanbul Gifts • Roving Horse Henna • NE Crêpes • Salem Police D.A.R.E. • Paella del Zorro • West Salem ATA Martial Arts • Pasta Garden & Pizza • World Beat Store • PGE • Salem Bocce League World Showcase • Art Walk • Salem Stamp Society • Ayusa • Bridgeway Recovery Services • CCS: Safe Families For Children • Earth-Moon Acupuncture • Falun Dafa • Japanese Cultural Society Experience Cultural Cuisine! • Marion-Polk Early Learning Hub • Statesman Journal • Volunteer Central 2017 Dragon Boat Races Dragon Boat Race Teams Mixed Division • Castaways • Queen’s Dragon Riders • Blind Ambition • SunDragons Paddling • Fire Breathing Club Blowfish • Peace Dragon Warriors • Golden Dragons • Dragon Fuel • Highland Roosters • KP Thriving Dragons
Event Schedule Women’s Division Saturday June 24, 2017 • Angry Unicorns • OWLs Dragonflies (times subject to change) • DragonSprites • Rip City Paddlers 7:45-8:30 Team check in • Mighty Women • The Unsinkables 8:45-9:10 Captain’s meeting Paddling Club • Wasabi SOAR 9:15 Loading of the boats • WOW 9:30 Race Heats Community Teams 3-4:30 Race Finals • Liberty Feyn Dragons 4:30 Awards • Polk County Sheriff’s Office • Salem Health Water Warriors • Willamette University
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