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2011 Festival Blog - Colombia

Colombia Recipe #9, Viuda de Bocachico


Vuida de Bocachico Recipe by Mery Margoth Gándara de Barrera 4 fresh trout 2 lb yuca 2 ripe plantains 1Read More

July 10, 2011   No Comments

Today’s Ten: Photos from 7/10


Second to last day of the Festival! Here’s a selection of images from our photographers. Click on images to enlargeRead More

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Colombian Women’s Voices in Music, part 2


Singers Zully Murillo de Caicedo (Cali) and Damaris Sayas Gomez (Mompox) share their unique vocal traditions during the “Women’s VoicesRead More

July 10, 2011   No Comments

Colombian Women’s Voices in Music, part 1


Singers Zully Murillo de Caicedo (Cali) and Damaris Sayas Gomez (Mompox) share their unique vocal traditions during the “Women’s VoicesRead More

July 10, 2011   No Comments

Smithsonian Folkways Concert: Ayombe


On Saturday, July 9, Smithsonian Folkways recording artists Ayombe performed the lively accordion-driven music from their award-winning album ¡Ayombe! TheRead More

July 10, 2011   1 Comment

Carnival Workshop with Don Abundio y sus Traviesos


Music and dance ensemble Don Abundio y sus Traviesos, from Mompox, Colombia, entertained a capacity crowd with a Carnival workshopRead More

July 10, 2011   No Comments

Everybody Loves the Circus!


The colorful cast of characters from Circo Ciudad entertained visitors at a circus workshop  today. They wrapped up the workshopRead More

July 9, 2011   No Comments

Colombia Recipe #8, Pan de Bono


Pan de Bono Recipe by Jaime Otero Llanos 1 lb yuca starch 1.5 lb dry cheese (queso duro) 1/2 lbRead More

July 9, 2011   1 Comment

Colombia Recipe #7, Pan de Yuca


Pan de Yuca Recipe by Jaime Otero Llanos This yuca bread is commonly enjoyed with coffee. 1 lb yuca starchRead More

July 9, 2011   No Comments

Today’s Ten: Photos from 7/9


Sunshine and big crowds today. Here are some highlights from our photographers. Only two more days left to come checkRead More

July 9, 2011   1 Comment