Contents


Collection Summary

Administrative Information

Administrative History

Scope and Content

Selected Search Terms

Collection Inventory

Series I: PRINT MATERIALS

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Series IV: MOVING IMAGE

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

1994 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection

AFC 1994/001

Prepared by Michelle Forner

August 1995

Collection Summary

Creator American Folklife Center
Title 1994 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection
Inclusive Dates 1994
Abstract: Manuscript materials, sound recordings, photographs, and moving images documenting the performance of Tibetan sacred music and dance; Tamburitza music from the Balkan Peninsula; Iroquois music; African American rhythm and blues quartet singing; gospel brass band music; bluegrass music; and Cuban mambo music recorded live outdoors on Neptune Plaza in front of the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, at concerts from April through September 1994, sponsored by the American Folklife Center.
Extent: 9 folders in 2 boxes (1 linear foot).4 sound tape reels : analog: 7 1⁄2 ips, 2 track, stereo; 10 inch.3 sound cassettes (DAT): digital.251 photographs : negatives, contact sheets, black and white.124 slides : color.9 photographic prints : black and white, color; various sizes.5 videocassettes (Hi-8): sound, color.3 videocassettes (VHS): sound, color; 1/2 in.
Language: English, Iroquois, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, and Tibetan
Identification: AFC 1994/001

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

1994 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection (AFC 1994/001), Archive of Folk Culture, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Access

Listening and viewing access to the collection is unrestricted. Duplication of the materials requires prior permission of the Center and may be governed by copyright and other restrictions. Performers may be contacted through the American Folklife Center administrative office.

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Administrative History

Documentation created and accessioned by the American Folklife Center in 1994.

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Scope and Content

The 1994 Neptune Plaza Concert Series Collection consists of manuscript and print materials, sound recordings, graphic materials, and moving images that document the 1994 concert series sponsored by the American Folklife Center. The annual series, which began in 1977, features the presentation of folk traditions from many cultures. The concerts take place on the Neptune Plaza at the front of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress between April and September. Adverse weather conditions sometimes force the concerts indoors.

The 1994 season consisted of the following:
DatePerformersPlace of OriginSubject
April 21Lamas of Drepung Loseling MonasteryTibetTibetan sacred music and dance
May 19SvirajDelaware and PennsylvaniaTamburitza music of the Balkans
June 2Six Nations Longhouse Women SingersNew York and CanadaIroquois music
June 16Legendary OriolesMarylandRhythm and blues quartet singing
July 21Kings of HarmonyDistrict of ColumbiaGospel brass band
August 18Dave McLaughlin and Josh CroweVirginiaBluegrass
September 15Cachao and his Latin All StarsNew York, Florida, and Puerto RicoCuban mambo

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Selected Search Terms

People

  • Cachao, performer.
  • Crowe, Josh, 1957- performer.
  • McLaughlin, David, 1958- performer.
  • Spottswood, Richard K. (Richard Keith), host.

Organizations

  • American Folklife Center, collector.
  • Archive of Folk Culture (Library of Congress)
  • Kings of Harmony (Brass ensemble) performer.
  • Orioles (Musical group) performer.
  • Six Nations Women Singers, performer.
  • Sviraj (Musical group) performer.
  • WAMU-FM (Radio station : Washington, D.C.)
  • ʼBras-spuṅs (Monastery)

Subjects

  • African Americans--Music.
  • Bluegrass music--1991-2000.
  • Bluegrass music--Virginia.
  • Brass band music.
  • Buddhist chants--China--Tibet.
  • Buddhist dance--China--Tibet.
  • Croatian Americans--Pennsylvania--Music.
  • Cuban Americans--New York (State)--New York--Music.
  • Dance--China--Tibet.
  • Folk music--Balkan Peninsula.
  • Folk music--United States.
  • Gospel music--Washington (D.C.)
  • Iroquois Indians--Music.
  • Mambo (Dance)--Cuba.
  • Mambos (Music)
  • Music--Puerto Rico.
  • Popular music--Cuba.
  • Popular music--Puerto Rico.
  • Rhythm and blues music.
  • Sacred vocal music--China--Tibet.
  • Salsa (Music)
  • Serbian Americans--Pennsylvania--Music.
  • Slovenian Americans--Pennsylvania--Music.
  • Tambura (Fretted lute) music.

Titles

  • American Folklife Center concert, 1994
  • Neptune Plaza Concert Series, 1994

Form/Genre

  • Autographs.
  • Color slides.
  • Manuscripts.
  • Photographs.
  • Posters.
  • Sound recordings.
  • Videocassettes.

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Collection Inventory

Series I: PRINT MATERIALS

Publicity and Administration

Archive of Folk Culture Administrative Materials.

The collection guide (this document), an article describing the Neptune Plaza Concert Series, and press releases and news clippings on the 1994 concert lineup. Also includes a three and one-half inch computer diskette containing logs of the concerts (all logs are available in hard copy in the individual concert folders).

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

Concert fliers, news clippings, promotional materials on the band, and a concert log by Catherine Hiebert Kerst.

Sviraj, 5-19-94.

Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Catherine Hiebert Kerst with input from Danilo Yanich, news clippings, and promotional materials on the band.

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Judith Gray, news clippings, and promotional materials on the band.

Legendary Orioles, 6-16-94.

Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by William Maxwell Derrickson, and promotional materials on the band.

Kings of Harmony, 7-21-94.

Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Catherine Hiebert Kerst, and news clippings.

Dave McLaughlin and Josh Crowe, 8-18-94.

Concert flier autographed by the performers, unsigned fliers, concert log by Catherine Hiebert Kerst, and promotional materials on the band.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

Concert fliers, concert log by Pablo Calvan, press releases, news clippings, and promotional materials about the band in English and in Spanish.

Series II: SOUND RECORDINGS

Reel-to-reels

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

One 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Sviraj, 5-19-94.

One 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

One 10" DT stereo at 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Legendary Orioles, 6-16-94.

One 10" DT stereoat 7.5 ips. Listening copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Audiocassettes

Kings of Harmony, 7-21-94.

One 120-minute digital audio tape. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Dave McLaughlin and Josh Crowe, 8-18-94.

One 120-minute digital audio tape. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

One 120-minute digital audio tape. Listening copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Series III: GRAPHIC MATERIALS

Negatives

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

One sheet of black-and-white 35 mm (36 images). Photographed by Jim Hardin.

Sviraj, 5-19-94.

One sheet of black-and-white 35 mm (14 images). Photographed by Jim Hardin.

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (51 images) Photographed by John Gibbs.

Legendary Orioles, 6-16-94.

Two sheets of black-and-white 35 mm (57 images). Photographed by John Gibbs.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

One sheet of black-and-white 35 mm (37 images). Photographed by Jim Hardin.

Photographic Prints

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

One black-and-white 35 mm contact sheet (36 images, photographed by Jim Hardin), one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print (publicity-photographer unknown), two 8 x 10" color photographic prints, and three duplicate 8 x 10" color photographic prints (photographed by Nikki Vreeland).

Sviraj, 5-19-94.

One black-and-white 35 mm contact sheet (14 images, photographed by Jim Hardin) and one 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic print (publicity- photographer unknown).

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (51 images). Photographed by John Gibbs.

Legendary Orioles, 6-16-94.

Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (57 images). Photographed by John Gibbs.

Kings of Harmony, 7-21-94.

Two black-and-white 35 mm contact sheets (34 images), and five 8 x 10" black-and-white photographic prints. Photographed by Yusef El-Amin.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

One black-and-white 35 mm contact sheet (37 images, photographed by Jim Hardin), and one color 35 mm contact sheet (22 images, photographer unknown).

Color slides

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

Two trays containing a total of 36. Photographed by John Gibbs.

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

Three trays containing a total of 52. Photographed by John Gibbs.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

Two trays containing a total of 36. Photographed by John Gibbs.

Series IV: MOVING IMAGE

Lamas of Drepung Loseling Monastery, 4-21-94.

One Hi-8 color videotaped by Peter Bartis. Viewing copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Sviraj, 5-19-94.

One 1/2" VHS color. Videotapes by Terrence L. Lisbeth.

Six Nations Longhouse Women Singers, 6-2-94.

One Hi-8 color and one 1/2" VHS color (recorded concurrently).

Legendary Orioles, 6-16-94.

One Hi-8 color videotaped by Peter Bartis. Viewing copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Kings of Harmony, 7-21-94.

One Hi-8 color. Viewing copies are available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Dave McLaughlin and Josh Crowe, 8-18-94.

One 1/2" VHS color. Viewing copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Cachao and his Latin All Stars, 9-15-94.

One Hi-8 color videotaped by Nolyn Mason. Viewing copy is available in the Folklife Reading Room.

Collection Concordance by Format

Appendix A: Dance Content

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