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Last Tuesday September 27,I participated again in the Appalachian Heritage Day at the King Street Market. This time I was with faculty and my graduate students colleagues at the booth of the Center of Appalachian Studies of Appalachian State University. Old Time Music was played and danced at our booth from the beginning to the end. I enjoyed being part of this celebration that showcases so well the Appalachian spirit, and I was celebrating double because it is also Hispanic Heritage Month. Thanks to my colleagues graduate students, for being so enthusiastic about our program, so I could be around doing some other things as usual. And special thanks to Rachel Kinard and team for having such a wonderful season. Four more to go and then, until next year! #kingstreetmarket #faculty #graduatestudents #oldtimemusic

Venezuelan harpist Larry Bellorín performed at the North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro on September 11, 2022. Larry, who now lives in North Carolina with his family, grew up in Punta de Mata in the state of Monagas, Venezuela. His mother was a poor farmworker, raised and by age 6, he became a shoe shiner and built a faithful clientele by singing as he polished, taking requests for popular vallenatos (a very popular Colombian musical genre of the day). Larry’s first instrument was the cuatro, a 4-string guitar with Spanish roots central to the Venezuelan identity and typically the first instrument a folk musician is taught. He subsequently learned to play the Venezuelan harp and became a master of the joropo. The joropo is a musical genre originally from the Venezuelan savannahs played traditionally with a folk harp, cuatro and maracas, which has become a symbol of the Venezuelan national identity. In early 2022, Larry Bellorin formed a musical partnership with Joe Troop, a Grammy- nominated Appalachian singer, and virtuoso fiddle and banjo player. The duo, called Larry & Joe, is putting the final touches on an album to be released January 2023 and is already touring extensively. The album features original compositions by Joe Troop and renditions with harp, banjo, and fiddle of traditional Venezuelan repertoire. At the NC Folk Festival, Larry met Kiko Villamizar, a very eclectic musician from Colombia, who was also performing at the festival. It was the beginning of a great friendship, with I enjoyed very much to document at the end of this video. I'm glad that diversity is today an important component of this festival, and I'm willing to contribute with it more in the future. I ended my video with some images of Qwanqwa, and Ethiopian band that also was included in this year's NCFF.

Venezuelan harpist Larry Bellorín performed at the North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro on September 11, 2022. The online promotion of his festival performance says the following: “Larry grew up in Punta de Mata in the state of Monagas, Venezuela. His mother, a poor farmworker, raised him. By age 6, he became a shoe shiner and built a faithful clientele by singing as he polished, taking requests for popular vallenatos (a very popular Colombian musical genre of the day).” Larry’s first instrument was the cuatro, a 4-string guitar with Spanish roots central to the Venezuelan identity and typically the first instrument a folk musician is taught. He subsequently learned to play the Venezuelan harp and became a master of the joropo. The joropo is a musical genre originally from the Venezuelan savannahs played traditionally with a folk harp, cuatro and maracas, which has become a symbol of the Venezuelan national identity. In early 2022, Larry Bellorin formed a musical partnership with Joe Troop, a Grammy- nominated Appalachian singer, and virtuoso fiddle and banjo player. The duo, called Larry & Joe, is putting the final touches on an album to be released January 2023 and is already touring extensively. The album features original compositions by Joe Troop and renditions with harp, banjo, and fiddle of traditional Venezuelan repertoire.

Nos sentimos muy felices y agradecidos cuando la joven y talentosa Darlene Juliao nos recibió en NYC con todo un programa para Drake. El joven está a punto de cumplir 12 años y es una esponja sedienta de aventuras y experiencias como las que vivió en la Gran Manzana. Esta es apenas una parte del Bronx Zoo, donde alternamos hasta con los pingüinos! Gracias Darlene!, han sido unos días inolvidables. About Darlene Darlene graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor's degree in psychology. As a COOP Data Analyst Ambassador, she developed skills in Tableau, Excel, SQL, and Google Analytics. Her undergraduate research allowed her to broaden statistical knowledge in the area of data analysis, where I specialize in linear regression modeling, A/B testing, and KPI analysis. Currently, she works with Python and a couple of data visualization projects in Tableau. Aside from learning new skills, Darlene enjoys hiking, running, and bird watching. Check out her data analyst portfolio at https://juliaodarlene.wixsite.com/my-site/projects If you're you looking for a passionate data analyst, here is a great one!

Día Latino at King Street Market This was an unforgettable edition of the Tuesday’s market in Boone, North Carolina. The Guatemalans came from Morgantown, produce is booming and beautiful, my vegan tamales where there waiting on me. And after all the joy of seeing my friends and interact with so many people, I didn’t have to cook dinner at home because tamales made my night, with the most delicious fresh salad. Know your farmer… I know mine!

No pasé mucho rato allí, pero cómo me hubiera gustado pasar toda la tarde. Y comprar muchas guanábanas y comérmelas todas.

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