Crossroads of Sound performC Free Concerts at 2 sites 

The Folklife Center continues its popular Live! Folklife Concert series with Crossroads  of Sound, featuring 6 musicians of diverse backgrounds sharing traditional and original  music from Anatolia, the Balkans, the Causcasus, and the Middle East, at 2 sites,  Thursday, April 18 at Crandall Public Library (Glens Falls, NY) and Friday, April 19 at  the Historic Salem Courthouse (Salem, NY). There are no reservations, seating is first  come first served. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 pm free concerts. 

Crossroads of Sound is an inspired project that draws from the vast pool of Boston’s  brilliant local musicians to bridge diverse modal traditions, exploring the rich tapestry  of Anatolia, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. Crossroads of Sound’s  wonderful ensemble, together with Boston-area composer and multi-instrumentalist  Samuel Sjostedt, will take you on an enchanting journey through original compositions  inspired by Armenian towns, alongside the timeless works of Armenian master  composers like Kemani Tatyos Efendi and Bimen Sen, and the contemporary brilliance  of Ara Dinkjian. Get ready for an unforgettable evening where the harmonies of the past  and present converge. 

Musicians: 

Sam Sjostedt – oud, duduk, mandolin 

Volkan Efe – ney, kanun, kemençe, oud, voice 

Theresa Thompson – violin, bendir 

Fatih Acun – baglama, voice 

Michael K. Harrist – yayli tanbur, bendir, double bass, voice 

Juliann Ma – piano, bendir, voice 

The Folklife Center records the Glens Falls performance with a 3-camera video shoot,  later edited, with portions posted on the Folklife Center’s YouTube page. 

Live! Folklife Concerts are produced by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library,  and funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the  Governor’s office and the New York State Legislature.