Appalatin
Saturday, September 21 | 7:30 PM
Frostburg Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main St., Frostburg
Appalatin Photo courtesy of the artists
“Appalatin have reinvented traditional Appalachian music by infusing Latin rhythm and song into the rural folk form. It’s a surprisingly seductive blend of bluegrass bolero and countrified cumbia.” (NUVO)
Appalachian Roots Music Meets Latin Folk Traditions
Appalatin’s foot-stomping, hip-swinging sound unites Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music. The name, Appalatin, reflects the unexpected meeting of Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Central American and Andean émigrés from Ecuador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Their all-acoustic performances feature traditional guitar, mandolin and upright bass merged with charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica and vocal harmonies, bringing pure joy to listeners of all ages.
ARTS BEYOND THE STAGE
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT
Central American and Appalachian Folk Music Roots
Saturday, September 21 | 1 PM
FSU Upper Quad
Explore Central American and Appalachian folk song traditions with Nicaraguan folk musician Marlon Obando and Eastern Kentucky-based singer/songwriter Yani Vozos. Discuss the rhythms and cultural traditions of Central American and Appalachian folk music styles and learn how they combine to create Appalatin’s signature sound.
Andean Folk Music and Instruments
Saturday, September 21 | 3 PM
FSU Upper Quad
Join Ecuadorian master luthier and musician Fernando Moya to explore the history and culture of Andean music and learn about the region’s native people and celebrations. Discover the musical traditions and instruments of the Andes – including flutes, recorders and charango – and discuss Appalatin’s unique blend of Andean and Appalachian musical styles
OFFSTAGE WITH WFWM
Immediately after the performance, Chuck Dicken, station director of FSU’s National Public Radio affiliate station WFWM-FM, joins the artists for a lively conversation with audience members. Learn more about Appalatin’s distinctive fusion of Appalachian, Central American and Andean folk genres.
