Folkestra specializes in roots and folk music from around the world. We are dedicated to curating and celebrating music from diverse cultures, celebrating the richness and beauty of world traditions. We have performed in a wide variety of venues including arts festivals, houses of worship, bookstores, community theaters and libraries. Our group includes Sara Hill, Wendy Garfield, Marilyn Pignataro, Mary Zervos and Scott Gramlich.
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NEWS FOR FOLKESTRA FANS
We are very excited to have a guest performer, Keith Jackson, at our next performance of Song and Story Cafe on October 4th!
Some of our partners and collaborators
Folkestra has facilitated educational musical workshops and concerts for this unique venue. We also researched and performed music of the American Revolution for the production of their play, The Crown vs The Colonies
Folkestra worked with Bethany to develop the well-received Song & Story Cafe, a unique non-denominal, inter-faith event that brings communities together to learn about each other through song and story.
Folkestra participated the in LIAC's celebration of the Semi-Quincentennial at free community concert at Freeport Village Hall.
Folkestra developed an educational and interactive performance and workshop at the library that engaged the audience in a Q&A, demonstration of folk instruments, and group song.