CWM at C-U Folk and Roots Festival 2020

Robert E. Brown Center for World Music programming returns with a video premiere at the C-U Folk and Roots Festival, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2020 at 7pm. (subject to change)

The program highlights unique instruments of the world presented by four international artists based in Urbana-Champaign. Denis Chiaramonte, Jean-René Balekita, I Ketut Gede Asnawa, and Joy Yang introduce themselves and instruments they play, which are then featured in a final work realized by Jason Finkelman, program coordinator for the center.

“In our collective moment negotiating the coronavirus pandemic, music remains a source of inspiration and wellness. These short videos represent a first attempt in creating digitally delivered, original content from the Robert E. Brown Center for World Music. We are honored to partner with C-U Folk and Roots Festival 2020 in celebration of our diverse community through music education and imagined possibilities.” - Jason Finkelman, Artistic Director, Global Arts Performance Initiatives.