June 29, 2024 3:30 PM
Africa and Middle East
A world renowned artist specializing in both dance and music, Loveness Wesa, is originally from Zimbabwe. She has made the United States home for many years, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She has been using her talents to bring healing and entertainment to humanity and the world since childhood. Loveness enjoys creating ubuntu, meaning humanity towards others, in a gesture that reaches far beyond her local community. In every individual performance or event that she produces, she seeks to initiate a sense of love, peace and harmony as a way to transform negativity into a healing experience.
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Africa and Middle East
Belly dancing featuring: Emilie Lauren & Silk Essence Troupe, Darshan (Cammie Vance), Bevin Victoria, Bellatrix, Maia (Maggie Evart), Suzanna Rose Khan (Sue Bailey), Jadeeika (Julie Cardin-Warling), and Rakiya (Robin Conomos)
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
In this workshop, Nii Ardey will bring kpanlogo drums and djembes to teach rhythm and technique. He will also teach the five hand techniques for playing the drum. Nii Ardey will talk about his childhood in Accra, and how he became a dancer and drummer.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
Coordinated by Salem's Local NW Belly Dancing Collective, these dancers bring us the Egyptian cane dance, shemadan, Turkish skirt dance, debke, plus American tribal and cabaret-style dances and more.
June 30, 2024 4:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
The parade originates at the African Village and proceeds through the festival grounds to the Amphitheater, where the amazing Ric Calipayan Dedicatoria will introcuce the represented countries. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ land or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival!
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
West African Cultural Arts Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit cultural arts organization based out of Eugene, Oregon. WACAI’s mission is to share the joy and passion of Guinean culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance, advocating for authentic source artists from Guinea and creating charitable projects in Guinea that promote artistic, emotional, and physical health. WACAI’s programs include performances and community outreach events, school residencies and assemblies, and community drum and dance classes. Please check out WACAI at WestAfricanCulturalArts.org and follow on Facebook at West African Cultural Arts Institute and at WACAIOregon on Instagram.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Africa/Middle East
Experience the joy, richness and the relevance of West African music and dance from countries such as Senegal, Guinea and Ghana through dance, drumming and traditional call and response songs. Habiba's warm sense of humor and genuine respect for revered African dance traditions guarantee an enjoyable and uplifting experience for all participants. In African cultures stories entertain, inspire and provoke. Some stories remind us to respect and honor our elders while others simply make us laugh! Stories teach right from wrong, remind and educate us about our own world and those worlds far, far away.
June 29, 2024 5:15 PM
Africa/Middle East
The Nigerian talking drum has its roots in the Old Oyo Empire. The hourglass-shaped drums are made of wood and goat skin. The drummer is able to produce sounds that mimic the human voice and can alter the tone by applying pressure to leather bands that run between the two drum heads.
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Africa/Middle East
Mbira and ngoma player Napoleon Jambwa brings the sounds of traditional Zimbabwean music to World Beat.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Americas
The traditional Danza de Los Viejitos, or “dance of the little old men,” has its origins in Pre-Columbian Purepecha culture. The Purepecha Empire was located in Michoacan and rivaled that of the Aztecs (fun fact: the Purepecha were never conquered by their foes, the Aztecs, and defeated them in battle in the late 1400s.) The dance was created as a ritual to honor the god of fire. The four men represent the four directions of the Universe, North, South, East and West, and the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water.
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Americas
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Americas
Haitian Drumming & Dance Workshop
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Americas
Enlace started its strong collaboration with the World Beat Festival on June 27, 1998. You won't want to miss "Rondalla Sentimiento Latino" and Los Colores de América's accomplished performers.
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Americas
Casino was developed in Havana, Cuba in the early 1950s. Casino traces its origin as a partner dance from Cuban Urban Son and Cuban Cha Cha Cha, while very similar to Salsa it is its own dance. Today, Casino De Rueda (Casino Wheel) as a group dance that is danced all over the world including Salem, OR. Our local group is Salem Rueda De Casino.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Americas
At Encore, we believe that dance is more than just movement—it's a reflection of our shared humanity and a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our world. Through our extensive and one of a kind street style program and our studio style programs we strive to honor the origins of dance by instructing from foundations first. Our instructors are based in culture first and train from that state of mind.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Americas
Virtuoso banjo player Jim Enemark brings his high-energy, fun vibes to World Beat!
June 30, 2024 11:15 AM
Americas Village
Traditional Native American dances.
June 30, 2024 1:45 PM
Americas Village - Children's Activity Tent
Join Daniel and Erika for an all-ages hands-on workshop. This is limited to the first 20 people who arrive at the booth where you will paint an ornament. Originally from Mexico City, Daniel and Erika started Corazón adventures in 2022 in Portland. Their main purpose is to recover crafts appreciation with workshops and utilitarian handcrafts, promoting and sharing proudly the richness of Arts, Culture, and Traditions.
June 28, 2024 9:10 PM
Amphitheater
Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture, both in in mythology and dance. Paradise of Samoa takes you on a journey through Polynesia using fire and music in an exciting and colorful show.
June 28, 2024 7:45 PM
Amphitheater
Chervona is a multi-ethnic Eastern European-inspired band from Portland, Oregon, that formed in 2006. They have become known for their old world-inspired music and their highly energetic live shows.
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Amphitheater
Nii Ardey Allotey, a native of Ghana, began studying traditional dance and drumming at the tender age of 3. He has performed all over the world, from Russia to Japan. Ekome will perform some traditional dances and kpanlogo drumming, will explain the meaning of the songs and dances, and invite the audience to participate and have fun!
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Amphitheater
Monmouth Taiko, based in the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, has been performing for twenty years. They travel around the Pacific Northwest sharing the powerful and charismatic sound of taiko music.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Amphitheater
Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical dance form of South India. Kalabharathi promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.
June 28, 2024 9:00 PM
Amphitheater
Nupuram will present a fire dance based on Classical Indian dance Kathak and other folk dances of India.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Amphitheater
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 30, 2024 5:00 PM
Amphitheater
Get up and dance! Pachanga brings a collection of tunes and rhythms from different regions of Latin-American and Caribbean islands and is a presentation of the Afro-Latin sounds and influences that have originated our varied music.
June 29, 2024 8:30 PM
Amphitheater
Global Heat has been called “the best of the Hip Hop, Jazz, R&B, and World Beat styles” [KLEW TV]." Global Heat or individual members have worked with Black Eyed Peas, Con Funk Shun, Kanda Bongo Man, New Edition, Roger Fisher (co-founder of Heart), Massive Monkees; and shared billings with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Alan White Band, Baaba Maal, Cee Lo Green (The Voice), Macklemore, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Jurassic 5, and others.
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Amphitheater
American style country line dancing!
June 29, 2024 5:30 PM
Amphitheater
Portland Kalai Kuzhu (Pronounced as Kulu) is a local Portland based Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and propagating the cultural arts and culture of the Tamil natives and immigrant community in Oregon. The very name of our organization Portland Kalai Kuzhu signifies the affinity and passion our volunteer Board and participating students and members have to promote and learn the folk and traditional arts from the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
June 28, 2024 6:30 PM
Amphitheater
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 29, 2024 2:30 PM
Amphitheater
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs traditional folk dances from various regions all around Ukraine. It shows the beauty and diversity of the region through the dance itself and the costumes worn for each dance.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Amphitheater
Darka Dusty is a life-long musician and singer living in Portland, Oregon. The "Borshch Beatniks" band is a quintet which includes Darka's partner Miri Stebivka on guitar, her sister Natalia K. Burgess on mandolin and tight sisterly harmonies, Bernardo Gomes on double bass, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet, and Darka Dusty Stebivka as the main vocalist and accordion player.
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Amphitheater
A special performance by Global Music Award Lifetime Achievement Winning recording artist Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his band Native Rose. Jan is a member of the Kalapuya Tribe who are the first people of the Salem area and much of the Willamette Valley. The music of Native Rose includes a beautiful blend of vocals, Native American Flutes, acoustic guitars, indigenous chants, and Tribal percussion that share an inspirational message of everyone's connection to each other and Mother Earth.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Amphitheater
AfroBlueGrazz is a celebratory musical group that generates an infectious groove - a fusion of textures and styles drawing from traditional musical genres that includes West African rhythms, melodies, and percussion fused with Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, and even Gospel. The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar has made a name for himself in both the national and international music industry. Bokar impresses everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles, culminating into the unique genre of music he calls AfroBlueGrazz. The name derives from combining Afro-Funk, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz. As a music composer, vocalist, and guitarist, he proudly expresses the musical textures of his Senegalese and Malian roots by including fiddle, balafon, and banjo with his AfroBlueGrazz Band, making a sound completely his own!
June 29, 2024 6:00 PM
Amphitheater
The Greater Salem Filipino-American Association will showcase traditional Filipino wedding dances.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Amphitheater
After the Children’s Parade arrives at the mainstage at 10:15, a variety of talented young performers will kick off the 2024 World Beat Festival! Casa de la Cultura Tlanese will get things started with folkorico dances. Then ROCKSTARzz, a group of youth dancers hit the stage. They will be followed by Paradise of Samoa, who will share dances from Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii. Ukrainian singer Sofiia will wrap things up!
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Amphitheater
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Persian Percussion
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Dance groups. Their mission: To serve Chinese community with a shared vision and resources. Performances include: Jade Dance Team, Mulan Drum Team, and Phoenix Hanfu Team.
June 29, 2024 2:15 PM
Asia Pacific
Martial Arts
June 30, 2024 4:00 PM
Asia Pacific
Bharatanatyam is an ancient cultural dance form of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam is often used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. The dance moved from temples to theaters over time, but has retained its characteristic devotional component, expression of human emotions, and stylized storytelling. The flexibility of the Bharatanatyam framework lends itself well to both traditional themes as well as modern day subjects. Deepika will be dancing for the song, "Bhagya Lakshmi bArammA" – This song is composed by Sri Purandara dasaru, the pitamaha of Carnatic Sangeeta.
June 29, 2024 11:15 AM
Asia Pacific East
Come and catch the action as Karate for Kids demonstrates classical Korean martial arts.
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Asia Pacific East
This non-profit group based in Keizer is comprised of thirty-five members and performs numerous Pacific Islands' dances from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Their costumes are authentic and hand-made, and their show takes you on a very colorful dance tour of the Pacific!
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Gamelan is the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia. Gamelan Sari Pandhawa plays the music of central Java, a region of the most populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. Music is played on sets of tuned chimes, gongs, xylophones and drums.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Micronesian Traditional Dancing
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Asia Pacific East
Indian classical dance.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Teva Oriata is Oregon’s only true pupu ori or Tahitian dance school. Award winning in international and national 'Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) competitions, they are a school that focuses on technique and the significance behind each dance movement and song. Teva Oriata offers dance classes to men, women, teens, and children age 5 and up in various Polynesian dance styles. They’re currently offering classes in Tahitian, Hula, Poi, and Siva. Through classes and performances, Teva Oriata helps to educate local communities of the different dance styles of Polynesia. It is their mission to share stories of legends, traditions, and general island life through music and dance.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
White Lotus first came together as a group of inspirational young individuals that wanted a way to not only spread cultural awareness but to make every celebration a memorable one. They perform throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest for Chinese New Year’s, Lunar New Years, and more.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Philippine Cebuanos and Friends Dance Troupe has performed at the WB Festival since 1998! Its mission is to promote the Philippine culture through cultural dances, songs, festivals and food. This year we are performing with our friends from the Oregon State University students. Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) is the Filipino Student Association at Oregon State University (OSU).
June 29, 2024 1:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon (IPAO) is an Portland-based Indonesian dance troupe and cultural non-profit organization established officially in 2011. With the motto “Preserve – Share – Celebrate” IPAO has been active in promoting Indonesian cultures through the art of dance performances throughout Southwest Washington and Oregon. IPAO is proud to share and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture and diversity in various cultural events.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Chinese Golden Willow Dance Group was formed by a group of local Chinese women in August, 2018. They strive to share Chinese culture through traditional Chinese dances and music with the community.
June 29, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Under the direction of Leilani Beymer and her alaka’i (assistant) sister Pearl Barido-Perkins & Kealakai Kapuniai-Ryan we opened this hula school in 2014. We are based in Eugene and offer classes in the Albany/Salem area and Sherwood. “Hele ‘ia ka ‘aina, ‘au’ai ‘ia ke kai, a hula pu kaua, ‘oiai lili kaua i ke aloha” (Together we walk the land, swim the ocean, and dance the hula…….together we share our aloha). We strive to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through olelo (language), mele (song), hula (dance), oli (prayer) & history.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Salem Japanese Bon Dancers is a group of people from the Salem area interested in sharing Japanese culture and traditions with others. They will perform 3 dances; 2 traditional “Bon” dances and 1 Japanese pop dance. Everyone is welcome to join us in these dances!
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Guru Rinpoche has performed Lama Dancing in the US for many different occasions including blessing a business, purifying negativity in a city or to assist with protecting an area from harm. Black Hat Dance is performed in temples in Bhutan. The costume consists of a large black hat, felt boots and colorful brocade gown. Black Hat dancers assume the appearance of Yogis who have the power to subdue and re-create life.
June 29, 2024 11:45 AM
Asia Pacific West
Apsara is a dance style that has become synonymous with Cambodian culture. It's famous for the slow and graceful movements known as kbach; hand gestures that tell the story of the natural world. There are over 1,500 different hand and finger movements in Apsara that can express the soul of the Cambodian people. Historically, Apsara has been reserved for royalty and for special occasions such as festivals or ceremonies in order to please the gods or guests.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Eugene Bhangra brings this energetic, traditional Punjabi dance form to World Beat!
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Cultural Center
The gele is an African head wrap or head tie that has its roots in the Yoruba Tribe in the western African country of Nigeria. African women wear the gele as a sign of cultural reverence and respect at African events. Demonstrated by local business owner, Ola Elkanah, a native of Nigeria.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Cultural Center
“Music Soulstice: Exploring the Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music in America” Global Heat will lead this workshop with short performances and listening to excerpts of selected songs, and a slide show on some of the original Soul artists (1950s and 1960s), with discussion of the evolution of different styles and recent artists influenced by the originals.
June 29, 2024 10:45 AM
Cultural Center
Nana Goto Bellerud started her Sogetsu School of ikebana study in 2005 and continues to be inspired and have new insights from its teachings. Nana demonstrates, exhibits, and teaches ikebana at a wide range of venues including the Portland Art Museum, Portland and Gresham Japanese Gardens, and various garden clubs and schools.
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Cultural Center
Artist Sonia Voloshinov will share the history and stories behind this traditional Ukrainian art form.
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Cultural Center
Tasha is a 2nd generation American whose parents were born in Ukraine and came to the US after WWII. She grew up in Chicago and was heavily involved in the large Ukrainian community there, taking bandura lessons from an early age, dancing in a Ukrainian folk dancing group, and attending Ukrainian school on Saturdays. Tasha studied for a year in Ukraine at Kyiv State University, and then worked there for several years, in Kyiv as well.
June 29, 2024 3:15 PM
Cultural Center
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Cultural Center
Join us for "Drumbeat Discoveries," a hands-on lecture performance exploring the principles of music. This engaging workshop is open to all ages and offers an interactive orientation to the world of rhythm and melody. Come and discover the magic of music with us! ArtMax Academy promotes world music, arts, and languages. ArtMax will facilitate education, study, preservation, and performance of various forms of music, dance, and other artistic endeavors, as well as world languages and utilize multicultural performance venues to facilitate cross-cultural bonds between individuals and ethnic groups.
June 30, 2024 12:30 PM
Cultural Center
The chefs from Big Blue Thai will demonstrate how to make a refreshing Thai Papaya Salad.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Cultural Center
Dominika Pukay will demonstrate the way to make a delicious Ukrainian borscht.
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Cultural Center
Ola Elkanah, owner of Flourish Spices and African Food, will demonstrate how to prepare a tasty, Nigerian dish.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
This workshop will introduce you the history of the parai. You will also have the opportunity to hold and play this ancient instrument!
June 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Pronounced "Kay-lee" of the Valley, this non-profit is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish culture in the Willamette Valley. Members and friends perform traditional Irish and Scottish social dances to live music, along with some original dances. Audience participation is anticipated.
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Stepping Stage
For hundreds of years, Morris Dancers have celebrated the seasons in the Cotswold region of England with music, dance, songs and plays. Decked out in ribbons and bells, they perform 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.
June 29, 2024 10:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Travel the world with the mystical sounds of Sherry and her golden flute. As a registered nurse, Sherry served with the American Red Cross during national disasters. She has also volunteered on international medical missions. Her unique improvisational style reflects serenity through sound.
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 29, 2024 12:45 PM
Stepping Stage
The Salem International Folk Dancers have been meeting since at least the 1940s. It is a recreational group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Salem Ballet Academy at 1795 Broadway. Our costumes are improvised. We welcome all dancers and offer sets of classes. We charge $3.00 per night and first time is free.
June 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Stepping Stage
Clogging is an American folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. The dancer’s footwear is used to create audible percussive rhythms. Clogging was a social dance in the Appalachian Mountains as early as the 1700s. Established in 1989, the Cherry City Cloggers is one of the largest clogging clubs in the Northwest.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Elena began her flamenco training in Santa Cruz, California in 1991 after being inspired by live flamenco performances in France and Spain as an exchange student in the late 1980s. Her first teachers, La Linda, Ladisla, and Andrea “la Canela” gave her a strong foundation in traditional flamenco technique and choreography, as well as providing excellent mentorship through performance opportunities with live music and cante (flamenco song). Elena has gone on to study with some of the great international artists of today, including Jose Galván, Teo Morca, Belen Maya, La Tania, Jesús Carmona, and many others.
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Stepping Stage
The Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums is a non-profit organization with a three-fold mission: to serve our community by providing entertainment through Scottish music, to develop the musical abilities of our members, and to enjoy the friendship that we share because of our love of pipe and drum music.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Country Swing Performance and Workshop, with Tanie Hotan Dance Company. Put on your boots and get ready to dance the night away at our lively country swing workshop for COUPLES. (this can be 2 girlfriends, or any 2 people) We'll teach you all a toe-tapping good time Country Swing dance! Your instructors, Tanie & Timmy know how to bring on the fun!!
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Stepping Stage
SamaZama Duo, Masumi Timson (Koto) & Joseph Harchanko (Cello), is a collaboration of the Koto – a Japanese traditional musical instrument and the Cello. SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues and western classical music, blending instruments and music of Eastern and Western cultures in a moving and uncommon musical synthesis. Their music combines these two widely divergent instruments with traditional and contemporary Koto works to create a vibrant musical soundscape that soothes and inspires.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
For the Yeates Academy of Irish Dance: Founded in 1985, Oregon's longest running Irish dance school brings the beauty of Irish softshoe and the thunder of Irish hardshoe to the World Beat stage. Joined this year by their sister troupe, the MAC Irish Dancers from McMinnville, come enjoy this spectacular showcase from the Emerald Isle
June 29, 2024 6:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Zingaresca Ensemble is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the seven-string guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani, Jewish, and Ukrainian folk traditions. Since the theme of the festival is Ukraine, we will be happy to perform an all-Ukrainian set.
June 29, 2024 2:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Dancers from the Oregon Turkish American Association will perform traditional Turkish folk dances.
June 30, 2024 1:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Miranda Coleman is a Ukrainian-American folk dancer from Keizer, who has performed internationally. She is on the Oregon Culture Keepers roster.
June 30, 2024 2:30 PM
Stepping Stage
Powell Flutes artist Amelia Lukas and artist Ryta Slobodiana will capture daily life in Ukraine through music and art. Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) Ukrainian artist Ryta Slobodiana will paint while Amelia performs.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Ukrainian folk and contemporary music. They will be joined by Arina Parhomenco on violin.
June 28, 2024 6:30 PM
Amphitheater
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 28, 2024 7:45 PM
Amphitheater
Chervona is a multi-ethnic Eastern European-inspired band from Portland, Oregon, that formed in 2006. They have become known for their old world-inspired music and their highly energetic live shows.
June 28, 2024 9:00 PM
Amphitheater
Nupuram will present a fire dance based on Classical Indian dance Kathak and other folk dances of India.
June 28, 2024 9:10 PM
Amphitheater
Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture, both in in mythology and dance. Paradise of Samoa takes you on a journey through Polynesia using fire and music in an exciting and colorful show.
June 29, 2024 10:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Travel the world with the mystical sounds of Sherry and her golden flute. As a registered nurse, Sherry served with the American Red Cross during national disasters. She has also volunteered on international medical missions. Her unique improvisational style reflects serenity through sound.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Chinese Golden Willow Dance Group was formed by a group of local Chinese women in August, 2018. They strive to share Chinese culture through traditional Chinese dances and music with the community.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Amphitheater
After the Children’s Parade arrives at the mainstage at 10:15, a variety of talented young performers will kick off the 2024 World Beat Festival! Casa de la Cultura Tlanese will get things started with folkorico dances. Then ROCKSTARzz, a group of youth dancers hit the stage. They will be followed by Paradise of Samoa, who will share dances from Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii. Ukrainian singer Sofiia will wrap things up!
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Stepping Stage
The Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums is a non-profit organization with a three-fold mission: to serve our community by providing entertainment through Scottish music, to develop the musical abilities of our members, and to enjoy the friendship that we share because of our love of pipe and drum music.
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Americas
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 29, 2024 10:45 AM
Cultural Center
Nana Goto Bellerud started her Sogetsu School of ikebana study in 2005 and continues to be inspired and have new insights from its teachings. Nana demonstrates, exhibits, and teaches ikebana at a wide range of venues including the Portland Art Museum, Portland and Gresham Japanese Gardens, and various garden clubs and schools.
June 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Pronounced "Kay-lee" of the Valley, this non-profit is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish culture in the Willamette Valley. Members and friends perform traditional Irish and Scottish social dances to live music, along with some original dances. Audience participation is anticipated.
June 29, 2024 11:15 AM
Asia Pacific East
Come and catch the action as Karate for Kids demonstrates classical Korean martial arts.
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Amphitheater
Monmouth Taiko, based in the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, has been performing for twenty years. They travel around the Pacific Northwest sharing the powerful and charismatic sound of taiko music.
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Africa/Middle East
Mbira and ngoma player Napoleon Jambwa brings the sounds of traditional Zimbabwean music to World Beat.
June 29, 2024 11:45 AM
Asia Pacific West
Apsara is a dance style that has become synonymous with Cambodian culture. It's famous for the slow and graceful movements known as kbach; hand gestures that tell the story of the natural world. There are over 1,500 different hand and finger movements in Apsara that can express the soul of the Cambodian people. Historically, Apsara has been reserved for royalty and for special occasions such as festivals or ceremonies in order to please the gods or guests.
June 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Stepping Stage
Clogging is an American folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. The dancer’s footwear is used to create audible percussive rhythms. Clogging was a social dance in the Appalachian Mountains as early as the 1700s. Established in 1989, the Cherry City Cloggers is one of the largest clogging clubs in the Northwest.
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Americas
Haitian Drumming & Dance Workshop
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Cultural Center
Artist Sonia Voloshinov will share the history and stories behind this traditional Ukrainian art form.
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Amphitheater
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Guru Rinpoche has performed Lama Dancing in the US for many different occasions including blessing a business, purifying negativity in a city or to assist with protecting an area from harm. Black Hat Dance is performed in temples in Bhutan. The costume consists of a large black hat, felt boots and colorful brocade gown. Black Hat dancers assume the appearance of Yogis who have the power to subdue and re-create life.
June 29, 2024 12:45 PM
Stepping Stage
The Salem International Folk Dancers have been meeting since at least the 1940s. It is a recreational group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Salem Ballet Academy at 1795 Broadway. Our costumes are improvised. We welcome all dancers and offer sets of classes. We charge $3.00 per night and first time is free.
June 29, 2024 1:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon (IPAO) is an Portland-based Indonesian dance troupe and cultural non-profit organization established officially in 2011. With the motto “Preserve – Share – Celebrate” IPAO has been active in promoting Indonesian cultures through the art of dance performances throughout Southwest Washington and Oregon. IPAO is proud to share and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture and diversity in various cultural events.
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
West African Cultural Arts Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit cultural arts organization based out of Eugene, Oregon. WACAI’s mission is to share the joy and passion of Guinean culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance, advocating for authentic source artists from Guinea and creating charitable projects in Guinea that promote artistic, emotional, and physical health. WACAI’s programs include performances and community outreach events, school residencies and assemblies, and community drum and dance classes. Please check out WACAI at WestAfricanCulturalArts.org and follow on Facebook at West African Cultural Arts Institute and at WACAIOregon on Instagram.
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Amphitheater
American style country line dancing!
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Stepping Stage
SamaZama Duo, Masumi Timson (Koto) & Joseph Harchanko (Cello), is a collaboration of the Koto – a Japanese traditional musical instrument and the Cello. SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues and western classical music, blending instruments and music of Eastern and Western cultures in a moving and uncommon musical synthesis. Their music combines these two widely divergent instruments with traditional and contemporary Koto works to create a vibrant musical soundscape that soothes and inspires.
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Cultural Center
Tasha is a 2nd generation American whose parents were born in Ukraine and came to the US after WWII. She grew up in Chicago and was heavily involved in the large Ukrainian community there, taking bandura lessons from an early age, dancing in a Ukrainian folk dancing group, and attending Ukrainian school on Saturdays. Tasha studied for a year in Ukraine at Kyiv State University, and then worked there for several years, in Kyiv as well.
June 29, 2024 2:15 PM
Asia Pacific
Martial Arts
June 29, 2024 2:30 PM
Amphitheater
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs traditional folk dances from various regions all around Ukraine. It shows the beauty and diversity of the region through the dance itself and the costumes worn for each dance.
June 29, 2024 2:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Dancers from the Oregon Turkish American Association will perform traditional Turkish folk dances.
June 29, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Under the direction of Leilani Beymer and her alaka’i (assistant) sister Pearl Barido-Perkins & Kealakai Kapuniai-Ryan we opened this hula school in 2014. We are based in Eugene and offer classes in the Albany/Salem area and Sherwood. “Hele ‘ia ka ‘aina, ‘au’ai ‘ia ke kai, a hula pu kaua, ‘oiai lili kaua i ke aloha” (Together we walk the land, swim the ocean, and dance the hula…….together we share our aloha). We strive to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through olelo (language), mele (song), hula (dance), oli (prayer) & history.
June 29, 2024 3:15 PM
Cultural Center
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 29, 2024 3:30 PM
Africa and Middle East
A world renowned artist specializing in both dance and music, Loveness Wesa, is originally from Zimbabwe. She has made the United States home for many years, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She has been using her talents to bring healing and entertainment to humanity and the world since childhood. Loveness enjoys creating ubuntu, meaning humanity towards others, in a gesture that reaches far beyond her local community. In every individual performance or event that she produces, she seeks to initiate a sense of love, peace and harmony as a way to transform negativity into a healing experience.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Elena began her flamenco training in Santa Cruz, California in 1991 after being inspired by live flamenco performances in France and Spain as an exchange student in the late 1980s. Her first teachers, La Linda, Ladisla, and Andrea “la Canela” gave her a strong foundation in traditional flamenco technique and choreography, as well as providing excellent mentorship through performance opportunities with live music and cante (flamenco song). Elena has gone on to study with some of the great international artists of today, including Jose Galván, Teo Morca, Belen Maya, La Tania, Jesús Carmona, and many others.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Amphitheater
Darka Dusty is a life-long musician and singer living in Portland, Oregon. The "Borshch Beatniks" band is a quintet which includes Darka's partner Miri Stebivka on guitar, her sister Natalia K. Burgess on mandolin and tight sisterly harmonies, Bernardo Gomes on double bass, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet, and Darka Dusty Stebivka as the main vocalist and accordion player.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Asia Pacific East
Indian classical dance.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Cultural Center
The gele is an African head wrap or head tie that has its roots in the Yoruba Tribe in the western African country of Nigeria. African women wear the gele as a sign of cultural reverence and respect at African events. Demonstrated by local business owner, Ola Elkanah, a native of Nigeria.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Americas
The traditional Danza de Los Viejitos, or “dance of the little old men,” has its origins in Pre-Columbian Purepecha culture. The Purepecha Empire was located in Michoacan and rivaled that of the Aztecs (fun fact: the Purepecha were never conquered by their foes, the Aztecs, and defeated them in battle in the late 1400s.) The dance was created as a ritual to honor the god of fire. The four men represent the four directions of the Universe, North, South, East and West, and the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Eugene Bhangra brings this energetic, traditional Punjabi dance form to World Beat!
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Stepping Stage
For hundreds of years, Morris Dancers have celebrated the seasons in the Cotswold region of England with music, dance, songs and plays. Decked out in ribbons and bells, they perform 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.
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Amphitheater
A special performance by Global Music Award Lifetime Achievement Winning recording artist Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his band Native Rose. Jan is a member of the Kalapuya Tribe who are the first people of the Salem area and much of the Willamette Valley. The music of Native Rose includes a beautiful blend of vocals, Native American Flutes, acoustic guitars, indigenous chants, and Tribal percussion that share an inspirational message of everyone's connection to each other and Mother Earth.
June 29, 2024 5:15 PM
Africa/Middle East
The Nigerian talking drum has its roots in the Old Oyo Empire. The hourglass-shaped drums are made of wood and goat skin. The drummer is able to produce sounds that mimic the human voice and can alter the tone by applying pressure to leather bands that run between the two drum heads.
June 29, 2024 5:30 PM
Amphitheater
Portland Kalai Kuzhu (Pronounced as Kulu) is a local Portland based Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and propagating the cultural arts and culture of the Tamil natives and immigrant community in Oregon. The very name of our organization Portland Kalai Kuzhu signifies the affinity and passion our volunteer Board and participating students and members have to promote and learn the folk and traditional arts from the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Cultural Center
“Music Soulstice: Exploring the Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music in America” Global Heat will lead this workshop with short performances and listening to excerpts of selected songs, and a slide show on some of the original Soul artists (1950s and 1960s), with discussion of the evolution of different styles and recent artists influenced by the originals.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Country Swing Performance and Workshop, with Tanie Hotan Dance Company. Put on your boots and get ready to dance the night away at our lively country swing workshop for COUPLES. (this can be 2 girlfriends, or any 2 people) We'll teach you all a toe-tapping good time Country Swing dance! Your instructors, Tanie & Timmy know how to bring on the fun!!
June 29, 2024 6:00 PM
Amphitheater
The Greater Salem Filipino-American Association will showcase traditional Filipino wedding dances.
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Asia Pacific East
This non-profit group based in Keizer is comprised of thirty-five members and performs numerous Pacific Islands' dances from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Their costumes are authentic and hand-made, and their show takes you on a very colorful dance tour of the Pacific!
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Americas
Enlace started its strong collaboration with the World Beat Festival on June 27, 1998. You won't want to miss "Rondalla Sentimiento Latino" and Los Colores de América's accomplished performers.
June 29, 2024 6:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Zingaresca Ensemble is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the seven-string guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani, Jewish, and Ukrainian folk traditions. Since the theme of the festival is Ukraine, we will be happy to perform an all-Ukrainian set.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
Coordinated by Salem's Local NW Belly Dancing Collective, these dancers bring us the Egyptian cane dance, shemadan, Turkish skirt dance, debke, plus American tribal and cabaret-style dances and more.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Amphitheater
AfroBlueGrazz is a celebratory musical group that generates an infectious groove - a fusion of textures and styles drawing from traditional musical genres that includes West African rhythms, melodies, and percussion fused with Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, and even Gospel. The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar has made a name for himself in both the national and international music industry. Bokar impresses everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles, culminating into the unique genre of music he calls AfroBlueGrazz. The name derives from combining Afro-Funk, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz. As a music composer, vocalist, and guitarist, he proudly expresses the musical textures of his Senegalese and Malian roots by including fiddle, balafon, and banjo with his AfroBlueGrazz Band, making a sound completely his own!
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
This workshop will introduce you the history of the parai. You will also have the opportunity to hold and play this ancient instrument!
June 29, 2024 8:30 PM
Amphitheater
Global Heat has been called “the best of the Hip Hop, Jazz, R&B, and World Beat styles” [KLEW TV]." Global Heat or individual members have worked with Black Eyed Peas, Con Funk Shun, Kanda Bongo Man, New Edition, Roger Fisher (co-founder of Heart), Massive Monkees; and shared billings with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Alan White Band, Baaba Maal, Cee Lo Green (The Voice), Macklemore, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Jurassic 5, and others.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Philippine Cebuanos and Friends Dance Troupe has performed at the WB Festival since 1998! Its mission is to promote the Philippine culture through cultural dances, songs, festivals and food. This year we are performing with our friends from the Oregon State University students. Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) is the Filipino Student Association at Oregon State University (OSU).
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Amphitheater
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
For the Yeates Academy of Irish Dance: Founded in 1985, Oregon's longest running Irish dance school brings the beauty of Irish softshoe and the thunder of Irish hardshoe to the World Beat stage. Joined this year by their sister troupe, the MAC Irish Dancers from McMinnville, come enjoy this spectacular showcase from the Emerald Isle
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Cultural Center
Join us for "Drumbeat Discoveries," a hands-on lecture performance exploring the principles of music. This engaging workshop is open to all ages and offers an interactive orientation to the world of rhythm and melody. Come and discover the magic of music with us! ArtMax Academy promotes world music, arts, and languages. ArtMax will facilitate education, study, preservation, and performance of various forms of music, dance, and other artistic endeavors, as well as world languages and utilize multicultural performance venues to facilitate cross-cultural bonds between individuals and ethnic groups.
June 30, 2024 11:15 AM
Americas Village
Traditional Native American dances.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
In this workshop, Nii Ardey will bring kpanlogo drums and djembes to teach rhythm and technique. He will also teach the five hand techniques for playing the drum. Nii Ardey will talk about his childhood in Accra, and how he became a dancer and drummer.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Amphitheater
Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical dance form of South India. Kalabharathi promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Salem Japanese Bon Dancers is a group of people from the Salem area interested in sharing Japanese culture and traditions with others. They will perform 3 dances; 2 traditional “Bon” dances and 1 Japanese pop dance. Everyone is welcome to join us in these dances!
June 30, 2024 12:30 PM
Cultural Center
The chefs from Big Blue Thai will demonstrate how to make a refreshing Thai Papaya Salad.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Dance groups. Their mission: To serve Chinese community with a shared vision and resources. Performances include: Jade Dance Team, Mulan Drum Team, and Phoenix Hanfu Team.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Micronesian Traditional Dancing
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Americas
At Encore, we believe that dance is more than just movement—it's a reflection of our shared humanity and a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our world. Through our extensive and one of a kind street style program and our studio style programs we strive to honor the origins of dance by instructing from foundations first. Our instructors are based in culture first and train from that state of mind.
June 30, 2024 1:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Miranda Coleman is a Ukrainian-American folk dancer from Keizer, who has performed internationally. She is on the Oregon Culture Keepers roster.
June 30, 2024 1:45 PM
Americas Village - Children's Activity Tent
Join Daniel and Erika for an all-ages hands-on workshop. This is limited to the first 20 people who arrive at the booth where you will paint an ornament. Originally from Mexico City, Daniel and Erika started Corazón adventures in 2022 in Portland. Their main purpose is to recover crafts appreciation with workshops and utilitarian handcrafts, promoting and sharing proudly the richness of Arts, Culture, and Traditions.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Persian Percussion
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Africa/Middle East
Experience the joy, richness and the relevance of West African music and dance from countries such as Senegal, Guinea and Ghana through dance, drumming and traditional call and response songs. Habiba's warm sense of humor and genuine respect for revered African dance traditions guarantee an enjoyable and uplifting experience for all participants. In African cultures stories entertain, inspire and provoke. Some stories remind us to respect and honor our elders while others simply make us laugh! Stories teach right from wrong, remind and educate us about our own world and those worlds far, far away.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Cultural Center
Dominika Pukay will demonstrate the way to make a delicious Ukrainian borscht.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Teva Oriata is Oregon’s only true pupu ori or Tahitian dance school. Award winning in international and national 'Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) competitions, they are a school that focuses on technique and the significance behind each dance movement and song. Teva Oriata offers dance classes to men, women, teens, and children age 5 and up in various Polynesian dance styles. They’re currently offering classes in Tahitian, Hula, Poi, and Siva. Through classes and performances, Teva Oriata helps to educate local communities of the different dance styles of Polynesia. It is their mission to share stories of legends, traditions, and general island life through music and dance.
June 30, 2024 2:30 PM
Stepping Stage
Powell Flutes artist Amelia Lukas and artist Ryta Slobodiana will capture daily life in Ukraine through music and art. Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) Ukrainian artist Ryta Slobodiana will paint while Amelia performs.
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Gamelan is the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia. Gamelan Sari Pandhawa plays the music of central Java, a region of the most populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. Music is played on sets of tuned chimes, gongs, xylophones and drums.
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Americas
Casino was developed in Havana, Cuba in the early 1950s. Casino traces its origin as a partner dance from Cuban Urban Son and Cuban Cha Cha Cha, while very similar to Salsa it is its own dance. Today, Casino De Rueda (Casino Wheel) as a group dance that is danced all over the world including Salem, OR. Our local group is Salem Rueda De Casino.
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Amphitheater
Nii Ardey Allotey, a native of Ghana, began studying traditional dance and drumming at the tender age of 3. He has performed all over the world, from Russia to Japan. Ekome will perform some traditional dances and kpanlogo drumming, will explain the meaning of the songs and dances, and invite the audience to participate and have fun!
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Cultural Center
Ola Elkanah, owner of Flourish Spices and African Food, will demonstrate how to prepare a tasty, Nigerian dish.
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Africa and Middle East
Belly dancing featuring: Emilie Lauren & Silk Essence Troupe, Darshan (Cammie Vance), Bevin Victoria, Bellatrix, Maia (Maggie Evart), Suzanna Rose Khan (Sue Bailey), Jadeeika (Julie Cardin-Warling), and Rakiya (Robin Conomos)
June 30, 2024 4:00 PM
Asia Pacific
Bharatanatyam is an ancient cultural dance form of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam is often used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. The dance moved from temples to theaters over time, but has retained its characteristic devotional component, expression of human emotions, and stylized storytelling. The flexibility of the Bharatanatyam framework lends itself well to both traditional themes as well as modern day subjects. Deepika will be dancing for the song, "Bhagya Lakshmi bArammA" – This song is composed by Sri Purandara dasaru, the pitamaha of Carnatic Sangeeta.
June 30, 2024 4:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
The parade originates at the African Village and proceeds through the festival grounds to the Amphitheater, where the amazing Ric Calipayan Dedicatoria will introcuce the represented countries. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ land or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival!
June 30, 2024 5:00 PM
Amphitheater
Get up and dance! Pachanga brings a collection of tunes and rhythms from different regions of Latin-American and Caribbean islands and is a presentation of the Afro-Latin sounds and influences that have originated our varied music.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
White Lotus first came together as a group of inspirational young individuals that wanted a way to not only spread cultural awareness but to make every celebration a memorable one. They perform throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest for Chinese New Year’s, Lunar New Years, and more.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Americas
Virtuoso banjo player Jim Enemark brings his high-energy, fun vibes to World Beat!
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Ukrainian folk and contemporary music. They will be joined by Arina Parhomenco on violin.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
In this workshop, Nii Ardey will bring kpanlogo drums and djembes to teach rhythm and technique. He will also teach the five hand techniques for playing the drum. Nii Ardey will talk about his childhood in Accra, and how he became a dancer and drummer.
June 30, 2024 2:30 PM
Stepping Stage
Powell Flutes artist Amelia Lukas and artist Ryta Slobodiana will capture daily life in Ukraine through music and art. Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) Ukrainian artist Ryta Slobodiana will paint while Amelia performs.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Amphitheater
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Americas
The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Persian Percussion
June 29, 2024 2:15 PM
Asia Pacific
Martial Arts
June 29, 2024 2:30 PM
Amphitheater
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs traditional folk dances from various regions all around Ukraine. It shows the beauty and diversity of the region through the dance itself and the costumes worn for each dance.
June 29, 2024 2:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Dancers from the Oregon Turkish American Association will perform traditional Turkish folk dances.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
Coordinated by Salem's Local NW Belly Dancing Collective, these dancers bring us the Egyptian cane dance, shemadan, Turkish skirt dance, debke, plus American tribal and cabaret-style dances and more.
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Guru Rinpoche has performed Lama Dancing in the US for many different occasions including blessing a business, purifying negativity in a city or to assist with protecting an area from harm. Black Hat Dance is performed in temples in Bhutan. The costume consists of a large black hat, felt boots and colorful brocade gown. Black Hat dancers assume the appearance of Yogis who have the power to subdue and re-create life.
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Stepping Stage
For hundreds of years, Morris Dancers have celebrated the seasons in the Cotswold region of England with music, dance, songs and plays. Decked out in ribbons and bells, they perform 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.
June 29, 2024 11:45 AM
Asia Pacific West
Apsara is a dance style that has become synonymous with Cambodian culture. It's famous for the slow and graceful movements known as kbach; hand gestures that tell the story of the natural world. There are over 1,500 different hand and finger movements in Apsara that can express the soul of the Cambodian people. Historically, Apsara has been reserved for royalty and for special occasions such as festivals or ceremonies in order to please the gods or guests.
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 29, 2024 12:30 PM
Amphitheater
A non-profit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
June 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Stepping Stage
Clogging is an American folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early African-American dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. The dancer’s footwear is used to create audible percussive rhythms. Clogging was a social dance in the Appalachian Mountains as early as the 1700s. Established in 1989, the Cherry City Cloggers is one of the largest clogging clubs in the Northwest.
June 28, 2024 7:45 PM
Amphitheater
Chervona is a multi-ethnic Eastern European-inspired band from Portland, Oregon, that formed in 2006. They have become known for their old world-inspired music and their highly energetic live shows.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Amphitheater
After the Children’s Parade arrives at the mainstage at 10:15, a variety of talented young performers will kick off the 2024 World Beat Festival! Casa de la Cultura Tlanese will get things started with folkorico dances. Then ROCKSTARzz, a group of youth dancers hit the stage. They will be followed by Paradise of Samoa, who will share dances from Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii. Ukrainian singer Sofiia will wrap things up!
June 30, 2024 1:45 PM
Americas Village - Children's Activity Tent
Join Daniel and Erika for an all-ages hands-on workshop. This is limited to the first 20 people who arrive at the booth where you will paint an ornament. Originally from Mexico City, Daniel and Erika started Corazón adventures in 2022 in Portland. Their main purpose is to recover crafts appreciation with workshops and utilitarian handcrafts, promoting and sharing proudly the richness of Arts, Culture, and Traditions.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Country Swing Performance and Workshop, with Tanie Hotan Dance Company. Put on your boots and get ready to dance the night away at our lively country swing workshop for COUPLES. (this can be 2 girlfriends, or any 2 people) We'll teach you all a toe-tapping good time Country Swing dance! Your instructors, Tanie & Timmy know how to bring on the fun!!
June 29, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Pronounced "Kay-lee" of the Valley, this non-profit is dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish culture in the Willamette Valley. Members and friends perform traditional Irish and Scottish social dances to live music, along with some original dances. Audience participation is anticipated.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Amphitheater
Darka Dusty is a life-long musician and singer living in Portland, Oregon. The "Borshch Beatniks" band is a quintet which includes Darka's partner Miri Stebivka on guitar, her sister Natalia K. Burgess on mandolin and tight sisterly harmonies, Bernardo Gomes on double bass, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet, and Darka Dusty Stebivka as the main vocalist and accordion player.
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Americas
Haitian Drumming & Dance Workshop
June 30, 2024 4:00 PM
Asia Pacific
Bharatanatyam is an ancient cultural dance form of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam is often used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. The dance moved from temples to theaters over time, but has retained its characteristic devotional component, expression of human emotions, and stylized storytelling. The flexibility of the Bharatanatyam framework lends itself well to both traditional themes as well as modern day subjects. Deepika will be dancing for the song, "Bhagya Lakshmi bArammA" – This song is composed by Sri Purandara dasaru, the pitamaha of Carnatic Sangeeta.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Cultural Center
Join us for "Drumbeat Discoveries," a hands-on lecture performance exploring the principles of music. This engaging workshop is open to all ages and offers an interactive orientation to the world of rhythm and melody. Come and discover the magic of music with us! ArtMax Academy promotes world music, arts, and languages. ArtMax will facilitate education, study, preservation, and performance of various forms of music, dance, and other artistic endeavors, as well as world languages and utilize multicultural performance venues to facilitate cross-cultural bonds between individuals and ethnic groups.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Americas
At Encore, we believe that dance is more than just movement—it's a reflection of our shared humanity and a celebration of the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our world. Through our extensive and one of a kind street style program and our studio style programs we strive to honor the origins of dance by instructing from foundations first. Our instructors are based in culture first and train from that state of mind.
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Americas
Enlace started its strong collaboration with the World Beat Festival on June 27, 1998. You won't want to miss "Rondalla Sentimiento Latino" and Los Colores de América's accomplished performers.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Asia Pacific West
Eugene Bhangra brings this energetic, traditional Punjabi dance form to World Beat!
June 29, 2024 6:00 PM
Amphitheater
The Greater Salem Filipino-American Association will showcase traditional Filipino wedding dances.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Elena began her flamenco training in Santa Cruz, California in 1991 after being inspired by live flamenco performances in France and Spain as an exchange student in the late 1980s. Her first teachers, La Linda, Ladisla, and Andrea “la Canela” gave her a strong foundation in traditional flamenco technique and choreography, as well as providing excellent mentorship through performance opportunities with live music and cante (flamenco song). Elena has gone on to study with some of the great international artists of today, including Jose Galván, Teo Morca, Belen Maya, La Tania, Jesús Carmona, and many others.
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Gamelan is the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia. Gamelan Sari Pandhawa plays the music of central Java, a region of the most populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. Music is played on sets of tuned chimes, gongs, xylophones and drums.
June 29, 2024 8:30 PM
Amphitheater
Global Heat has been called “the best of the Hip Hop, Jazz, R&B, and World Beat styles” [KLEW TV]." Global Heat or individual members have worked with Black Eyed Peas, Con Funk Shun, Kanda Bongo Man, New Edition, Roger Fisher (co-founder of Heart), Massive Monkees; and shared billings with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Alan White Band, Baaba Maal, Cee Lo Green (The Voice), Macklemore, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Jurassic 5, and others.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Africa/Middle East
Experience the joy, richness and the relevance of West African music and dance from countries such as Senegal, Guinea and Ghana through dance, drumming and traditional call and response songs. Habiba's warm sense of humor and genuine respect for revered African dance traditions guarantee an enjoyable and uplifting experience for all participants. In African cultures stories entertain, inspire and provoke. Some stories remind us to respect and honor our elders while others simply make us laugh! Stories teach right from wrong, remind and educate us about our own world and those worlds far, far away.
June 29, 2024 3:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Under the direction of Leilani Beymer and her alaka’i (assistant) sister Pearl Barido-Perkins & Kealakai Kapuniai-Ryan we opened this hula school in 2014. We are based in Eugene and offer classes in the Albany/Salem area and Sherwood. “Hele ‘ia ka ‘aina, ‘au’ai ‘ia ke kai, a hula pu kaua, ‘oiai lili kaua i ke aloha” (Together we walk the land, swim the ocean, and dance the hula…….together we share our aloha). We strive to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through olelo (language), mele (song), hula (dance), oli (prayer) & history.
June 29, 2024 10:45 AM
Cultural Center
Nana Goto Bellerud started her Sogetsu School of ikebana study in 2005 and continues to be inspired and have new insights from its teachings. Nana demonstrates, exhibits, and teaches ikebana at a wide range of venues including the Portland Art Museum, Portland and Gresham Japanese Gardens, and various garden clubs and schools.
June 29, 2024 1:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon (IPAO) is an Portland-based Indonesian dance troupe and cultural non-profit organization established officially in 2011. With the motto “Preserve – Share – Celebrate” IPAO has been active in promoting Indonesian cultures through the art of dance performances throughout Southwest Washington and Oregon. IPAO is proud to share and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture and diversity in various cultural events.
June 28, 2024 6:30 PM
Amphitheater
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Ukrainian folk and contemporary music. They will be joined by Arina Parhomenco on violin.
June 29, 2024 4:45 PM
Amphitheater
A special performance by Global Music Award Lifetime Achievement Winning recording artist Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his band Native Rose. Jan is a member of the Kalapuya Tribe who are the first people of the Salem area and much of the Willamette Valley. The music of Native Rose includes a beautiful blend of vocals, Native American Flutes, acoustic guitars, indigenous chants, and Tribal percussion that share an inspirational message of everyone's connection to each other and Mother Earth.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Americas
Virtuoso banjo player Jim Enemark brings his high-energy, fun vibes to World Beat!
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Amphitheater
Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical dance form of South India. Kalabharathi promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.
June 29, 2024 11:15 AM
Asia Pacific East
Come and catch the action as Karate for Kids demonstrates classical Korean martial arts.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Cultural Center
This workshop will introduce you the history of the parai. You will also have the opportunity to hold and play this ancient instrument!
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Americas
The traditional Danza de Los Viejitos, or “dance of the little old men,” has its origins in Pre-Columbian Purepecha culture. The Purepecha Empire was located in Michoacan and rivaled that of the Aztecs (fun fact: the Purepecha were never conquered by their foes, the Aztecs, and defeated them in battle in the late 1400s.) The dance was created as a ritual to honor the god of fire. The four men represent the four directions of the Universe, North, South, East and West, and the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water.
June 29, 2024 3:30 PM
Africa and Middle East
A world renowned artist specializing in both dance and music, Loveness Wesa, is originally from Zimbabwe. She has made the United States home for many years, and currently resides in Portland, Oregon. She has been using her talents to bring healing and entertainment to humanity and the world since childhood. Loveness enjoys creating ubuntu, meaning humanity towards others, in a gesture that reaches far beyond her local community. In every individual performance or event that she produces, she seeks to initiate a sense of love, peace and harmony as a way to transform negativity into a healing experience.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Micronesian Traditional Dancing
June 30, 2024 1:15 PM
Stepping Stage
Miranda Coleman is a Ukrainian-American folk dancer from Keizer, who has performed internationally. She is on the Oregon Culture Keepers roster.
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Amphitheater
Monmouth Taiko, based in the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, has been performing for twenty years. They travel around the Pacific Northwest sharing the powerful and charismatic sound of taiko music.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Cultural Center
“Music Soulstice: Exploring the Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music in America” Global Heat will lead this workshop with short performances and listening to excerpts of selected songs, and a slide show on some of the original Soul artists (1950s and 1960s), with discussion of the evolution of different styles and recent artists influenced by the originals.
June 29, 2024 11:30 AM
Africa/Middle East
Mbira and ngoma player Napoleon Jambwa brings the sounds of traditional Zimbabwean music to World Beat.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Asia Pacific East
Indian classical dance.
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Cultural Center
Ola Elkanah, owner of Flourish Spices and African Food, will demonstrate how to prepare a tasty, Nigerian dish.
June 30, 2024 3:30 PM
Amphitheater
Nii Ardey Allotey, a native of Ghana, began studying traditional dance and drumming at the tender age of 3. He has performed all over the world, from Russia to Japan. Ekome will perform some traditional dances and kpanlogo drumming, will explain the meaning of the songs and dances, and invite the audience to participate and have fun!
June 29, 2024 5:15 PM
Africa/Middle East
The Nigerian talking drum has its roots in the Old Oyo Empire. The hourglass-shaped drums are made of wood and goat skin. The drummer is able to produce sounds that mimic the human voice and can alter the tone by applying pressure to leather bands that run between the two drum heads.
June 28, 2024 9:00 PM
Amphitheater
Nupuram will present a fire dance based on Classical Indian dance Kathak and other folk dances of India.
June 29, 2024 4:30 PM
Cultural Center
The gele is an African head wrap or head tie that has its roots in the Yoruba Tribe in the western African country of Nigeria. African women wear the gele as a sign of cultural reverence and respect at African events. Demonstrated by local business owner, Ola Elkanah, a native of Nigeria.
June 30, 2024 1:00 PM
Amphitheatre
Dance groups. Their mission: To serve Chinese community with a shared vision and resources. Performances include: Jade Dance Team, Mulan Drum Team, and Phoenix Hanfu Team.
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Amphitheater
American style country line dancing!
June 30, 2024 5:00 PM
Amphitheater
Get up and dance! Pachanga brings a collection of tunes and rhythms from different regions of Latin-American and Caribbean islands and is a presentation of the Afro-Latin sounds and influences that have originated our varied music.
June 30, 2024 4:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
The parade originates at the African Village and proceeds through the festival grounds to the Amphitheater, where the amazing Ric Calipayan Dedicatoria will introcuce the represented countries. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ land or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival!
June 29, 2024 6:15 PM
Asia Pacific East
This non-profit group based in Keizer is comprised of thirty-five members and performs numerous Pacific Islands' dances from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Their costumes are authentic and hand-made, and their show takes you on a very colorful dance tour of the Pacific!
June 28, 2024 9:10 PM
Amphitheater
Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture, both in in mythology and dance. Paradise of Samoa takes you on a journey through Polynesia using fire and music in an exciting and colorful show.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Amphitheater
AfroBlueGrazz is a celebratory musical group that generates an infectious groove - a fusion of textures and styles drawing from traditional musical genres that includes West African rhythms, melodies, and percussion fused with Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, and even Gospel. The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar has made a name for himself in both the national and international music industry. Bokar impresses everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles, culminating into the unique genre of music he calls AfroBlueGrazz. The name derives from combining Afro-Funk, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz. As a music composer, vocalist, and guitarist, he proudly expresses the musical textures of his Senegalese and Malian roots by including fiddle, balafon, and banjo with his AfroBlueGrazz Band, making a sound completely his own!
June 29, 2024 12:15 PM
Cultural Center
Artist Sonia Voloshinov will share the history and stories behind this traditional Ukrainian art form.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Philippine Cebuanos and Friends Dance Troupe has performed at the WB Festival since 1998! Its mission is to promote the Philippine culture through cultural dances, songs, festivals and food. This year we are performing with our friends from the Oregon State University students. Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) is the Filipino Student Association at Oregon State University (OSU).
June 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Africa and Middle East
Belly dancing featuring: Emilie Lauren & Silk Essence Troupe, Darshan (Cammie Vance), Bevin Victoria, Bellatrix, Maia (Maggie Evart), Suzanna Rose Khan (Sue Bailey), Jadeeika (Julie Cardin-Warling), and Rakiya (Robin Conomos)
June 29, 2024 5:30 PM
Amphitheater
Portland Kalai Kuzhu (Pronounced as Kulu) is a local Portland based Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and propagating the cultural arts and culture of the Tamil natives and immigrant community in Oregon. The very name of our organization Portland Kalai Kuzhu signifies the affinity and passion our volunteer Board and participating students and members have to promote and learn the folk and traditional arts from the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
June 29, 2024 10:15 AM
Asia Pacific West
The Chinese Golden Willow Dance Group was formed by a group of local Chinese women in August, 2018. They strive to share Chinese culture through traditional Chinese dances and music with the community.
June 29, 2024 12:45 PM
Stepping Stage
The Salem International Folk Dancers have been meeting since at least the 1940s. It is a recreational group that meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Salem Ballet Academy at 1795 Broadway. Our costumes are improvised. We welcome all dancers and offer sets of classes. We charge $3.00 per night and first time is free.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Asia Pacific West
Salem Japanese Bon Dancers is a group of people from the Salem area interested in sharing Japanese culture and traditions with others. They will perform 3 dances; 2 traditional “Bon” dances and 1 Japanese pop dance. Everyone is welcome to join us in these dances!
June 30, 2024 3:00 PM
Americas
Casino was developed in Havana, Cuba in the early 1950s. Casino traces its origin as a partner dance from Cuban Urban Son and Cuban Cha Cha Cha, while very similar to Salsa it is its own dance. Today, Casino De Rueda (Casino Wheel) as a group dance that is danced all over the world including Salem, OR. Our local group is Salem Rueda De Casino.
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Stepping Stage
SamaZama Duo, Masumi Timson (Koto) & Joseph Harchanko (Cello), is a collaboration of the Koto – a Japanese traditional musical instrument and the Cello. SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues and western classical music, blending instruments and music of Eastern and Western cultures in a moving and uncommon musical synthesis. Their music combines these two widely divergent instruments with traditional and contemporary Koto works to create a vibrant musical soundscape that soothes and inspires.
June 30, 2024 11:15 AM
Americas Village
Traditional Native American dances.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Asia Pacific East
Teva Oriata is Oregon’s only true pupu ori or Tahitian dance school. Award winning in international and national 'Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) competitions, they are a school that focuses on technique and the significance behind each dance movement and song. Teva Oriata offers dance classes to men, women, teens, and children age 5 and up in various Polynesian dance styles. They’re currently offering classes in Tahitian, Hula, Poi, and Siva. Through classes and performances, Teva Oriata helps to educate local communities of the different dance styles of Polynesia. It is their mission to share stories of legends, traditions, and general island life through music and dance.
June 30, 2024 12:30 PM
Cultural Center
The chefs from Big Blue Thai will demonstrate how to make a refreshing Thai Papaya Salad.
June 29, 2024 10:00 AM
Stepping Stage
Travel the world with the mystical sounds of Sherry and her golden flute. As a registered nurse, Sherry served with the American Red Cross during national disasters. She has also volunteered on international medical missions. Her unique improvisational style reflects serenity through sound.
June 29, 2024 1:45 PM
Cultural Center
Tasha is a 2nd generation American whose parents were born in Ukraine and came to the US after WWII. She grew up in Chicago and was heavily involved in the large Ukrainian community there, taking bandura lessons from an early age, dancing in a Ukrainian folk dancing group, and attending Ukrainian school on Saturdays. Tasha studied for a year in Ukraine at Kyiv State University, and then worked there for several years, in Kyiv as well.
June 30, 2024 2:00 PM
Cultural Center
Dominika Pukay will demonstrate the way to make a delicious Ukrainian borscht.
June 29, 2024 3:15 PM
Cultural Center
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a true luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master's in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the "Rozhanytsya" folk ensemble, international music project ”EDK” and the ethno-rock band "Astarta." Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
June 29, 2024 1:30 PM
Africa and Middle East Village
West African Cultural Arts Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit cultural arts organization based out of Eugene, Oregon. WACAI’s mission is to share the joy and passion of Guinean culture through vibrant educational programs focusing on music and dance, advocating for authentic source artists from Guinea and creating charitable projects in Guinea that promote artistic, emotional, and physical health. WACAI’s programs include performances and community outreach events, school residencies and assemblies, and community drum and dance classes. Please check out WACAI at WestAfricanCulturalArts.org and follow on Facebook at West African Cultural Arts Institute and at WACAIOregon on Instagram.
June 30, 2024 5:15 PM
Asia Pacific West
White Lotus first came together as a group of inspirational young individuals that wanted a way to not only spread cultural awareness but to make every celebration a memorable one. They perform throughout Portland and the Pacific Northwest for Chinese New Year’s, Lunar New Years, and more.
June 29, 2024 10:30 AM
Stepping Stage
The Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums is a non-profit organization with a three-fold mission: to serve our community by providing entertainment through Scottish music, to develop the musical abilities of our members, and to enjoy the friendship that we share because of our love of pipe and drum music.
June 30, 2024 11:00 AM
Stepping Stage
For the Yeates Academy of Irish Dance: Founded in 1985, Oregon's longest running Irish dance school brings the beauty of Irish softshoe and the thunder of Irish hardshoe to the World Beat stage. Joined this year by their sister troupe, the MAC Irish Dancers from McMinnville, come enjoy this spectacular showcase from the Emerald Isle
June 29, 2024 6:45 PM
Stepping Stage
Zingaresca Ensemble is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the seven-string guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani, Jewish, and Ukrainian folk traditions. Since the theme of the festival is Ukraine, we will be happy to perform an all-Ukrainian set.
June 28, 2024 7:45 PM
Amphitheater
Chervona is a multi-ethnic Eastern European-inspired band from Portland, Oregon, that formed in 2006. They have become known for their old world-inspired music and their highly energetic live shows.
June 29, 2024 3:45 PM
Amphitheater
Darka Dusty is a life-long musician and singer living in Portland, Oregon. The "Borshch Beatniks" band is a quintet which includes Darka's partner Miri Stebivka on guitar, her sister Natalia K. Burgess on mandolin and tight sisterly harmonies, Bernardo Gomes on double bass, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet, and Darka Dusty Stebivka as the main vocalist and accordion player.
June 29, 2024 5:45 PM
Cultural Center
“Music Soulstice: Exploring the Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music in America” Global Heat will lead this workshop with short performances and listening to excerpts of selected songs, and a slide show on some of the original Soul artists (1950s and 1960s), with discussion of the evolution of different styles and recent artists influenced by the originals.
June 29, 2024 7:00 PM
Amphitheater
AfroBlueGrazz is a celebratory musical group that generates an infectious groove - a fusion of textures and styles drawing from traditional musical genres that includes West African rhythms, melodies, and percussion fused with Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, and even Gospel. The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar has made a name for himself in both the national and international music industry. Bokar impresses everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles, culminating into the unique genre of music he calls AfroBlueGrazz. The name derives from combining Afro-Funk, Blues, Bluegrass and Jazz. As a music composer, vocalist, and guitarist, he proudly expresses the musical textures of his Senegalese and Malian roots by including fiddle, balafon, and banjo with his AfroBlueGrazz Band, making a sound completely his own!
June 29, 2024 8:30 PM
Amphitheater
Global Heat has been called “the best of the Hip Hop, Jazz, R&B, and World Beat styles” [KLEW TV]." Global Heat or individual members have worked with Black Eyed Peas, Con Funk Shun, Kanda Bongo Man, New Edition, Roger Fisher (co-founder of Heart), Massive Monkees; and shared billings with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Alan White Band, Baaba Maal, Cee Lo Green (The Voice), Macklemore, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Jurassic 5, and others.
June 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Amphitheater
Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical dance form of South India. Kalabharathi promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.
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