2011 Festival Video - Rhythm & Blues
2011 Festival Introduction
Introduction to the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and overview of Festival history.
Rhythm and Blues Program Introduction
This video features Mark Puryear, curator of the 2011 Folklife Festival program Rhythm and Blues: Tell It Like It Is.Read More
Fred Wesley, pt. 1: Playing Music during the Civil Rights Era
Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about playing music during the era of the civil rights movement. Fred Wesley andRead More
Fred Wesley, pt. 2: Becoming a Musician
Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his beginnings as a musician. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform everyRead More
Fred Wesley, pt. 3: Working with James Brown
Legendary trombone player Fred Wesley talks about his work with James Brown. Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform everyRead More
Fred Wesley, pt. 4: Jamming with his Heroes
Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concertRead More
Fred Wesley, pt. 5: Defining R&B and Funk
Fred Wesley and The New JBs perform every day from July 7 through July 11, with a special evening concertRead More
R&B Singer Shirley Jones
From the R&B program “Session Stage,” Shirley Jones shares stories from her illustrious career, describing how she and her sistersRead More
Soul Train Dancer Tyrone Proctor
On June 30, opening night of the Festival, former Soul Train dancer Tyrone Proctor shared stories about his first daysRead More
Highlights from the Festival’s Opening Ceremony
Highlights from the opening ceremony for the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Video edited by Michael Headley.
