https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/files/original/2c4afe53b8b06380f2752fe921617546.JPG e24d953d4c2dcad452302c621b63df5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raíces Program History - Roots Music Concert Series 2018: Bridging Cultures Through Music Subject The topic of the resource Music Folkloric Performing Arts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource ©Raíces Cultural Center Language A language of the resource en Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Video Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Highland Park, NJ<br />Metuchen, NJ <h2><br />To view all items in this collection, please click the link below&nbsp;<strong>↓</strong></h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Raíces Cultural Center Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mestre Zumbi & Capoeira Senzala Magnolia Street String Band Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas Pepe Santana & Grupo INKHAY Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs and videos from the 2018 Raíces Roots Music Concert Series performances. The purpose of this program series was to bridge cultures through the universal language of music while supporting a sustainable, resilient and just recovery effort for the island of Puerto Rico. Performers from a variety of cultural folkloric traditions shared their talents and knowledge with audiences in Central NJ. Audiences learned about the traditions, music, dance, instruments and cultural histories of Brazilian Capoeira, American Bluegrass, Puerto Rican Jíbaro Music, and Andean Folkloric Music. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. Additional funds for some of the concerts in this series have been provided by the Borough of Highland Park’s Park Partners Grant Program 2018 in the category of culture and diversity. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sub Collection 0305 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Image Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 2513 × 1131 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Magnolia Street String Band Subject The topic of the resource Performing arts cultural arts bluegrass folklore music Description An account of the resource Magnolia Street String Band started in 2013 as an informal project among some friends, meeting and picking in Highland Park, NJ. Originally there was a cellist. And no banjo. In the summer of 2013, they stumbled into a booking for a local festival gig opening for Tony Trischka. To get ready for the performance, the band invited Paul Prestopino (illustrious backing player for Peter, Paul and Mary, The Chad Mitchell Trio and many others) to join their ranks. A couple months later, they added veteran NYC musician and master of all things stringed, Bobby Baxmeyer. The new members, along with the original core of Matthew Backes and Sheila Shukla, played their first gig in March 2014. Not long thereafter, renowned Philly-area bassist, Ron Greenstein (Lewis Brothers, Skookil Express, Travis Wetzel Trio), joined the group, bringing rock solid, driving rhythm. Since 2014 the band has played dozens of shows each year to ever larger and more appreciative audiences. They have played festival stages, state fairs, radio stations, hootenannies, honkytonks, and more refined events as well. Their music is grounded in traditional bluegrass with some folk, country, and old-time elements mixed in. The band’s sound often features three- (and sometimes four-) part harmonies and thoughtful instrumentals. Overall, their take on bluegrass feels old but relevant, traditional but personal, and well-crafted but soulful and direct. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nicole Wines Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ron Greenstein Paul Prestopino Sheila Shukla Matthew Backes Bobby Baxmeyer Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource ©Raíces Cultural Center Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Language A language of the resource en Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 20180811magnoliastreetstringband05.JPG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Highland Park, New Jersey Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-08-08 Americana banjo bluegrass Bobby Baxmeyer cultural arts fiddle folkloric guitar Highland Park, New Jersey, USA Magnolia Street String Band mandolin Matthew Backes music Paul Prestopino performing arts Raíces Roots Music Concert Series Ron Greenstein Sheila Shukla violin