2019 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Social Power of Music

Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 12:00 PM to

National Mall
Between Independence Avenue and Constitution Avenue, Washington , DC

Sponsored by: The Smithsonian Institution

https://festival.si.edu/visit

The 2019 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes as it animating theme the “social power of music.” Be it the lilt of a lullaby, the syncopated rhythm of a sacred drum, or the wail of a funeral dirge, music conveys cultural values while expressing an unlimited range of meanings and emotions.

When music compels us to engage and exchange, it displays a remarkable capacity to promote shared understanding, transcend difference, and fuel social cohesion. During moments of protest and resistance, it can express rage and hope in equal measure. Music’s power—its social power—resides in its ability to transmit knowledge while synchronizing activities that create, sustain, and, occasionally, break bonds within and between cultures.

The 2019 Festival comprises two days of concerts, music workshops, and audio demonstrations.

Place: The National Mall

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