Eclectic selection of ethnic folk music: Offers a diverse listening experience reflecting California's multicultural history
Live performance style: Captures the spontaneity and energy of traditional fandango gatherings
Multiple instruments and vocalists: Features a full ensemble with accordion, violin, ukulele, steel guitar, mandolin, and more
Guest appearances: Includes performances by renowned musicians such as Chris Caswell and Pennywhistle
100-year historical span: Covers the evolution of California's folk music traditions
Summarized by Shop
A celebration of the ethnic music that was brought to California during the 1800's and early 1900's. A diverse ethnicity formed Old California's dance and music traditions, filling a social and cultural need of the European, Mexican, South & Central American, Hawaiian and Russian immigrants arriving at California's shores and borders.
Format
Music CD
Genre
Folk
Number of tracks
Not specified
Performers
Sylverstre, Bel Mondo, Cane Diatonic Accordion, Lee Birch, Violin, Tolaloche, Barbara Brown, Ukulele, Percussion, David Brown, Bass, Steel Guitar, Mandolin, Flute, Deborah Fischbach, Mandolin, Jewsharps, Brian Steeger, Violin, Marianne Steeger, Guitar, Percussion, Plus guest appearances by Chris Caswell, Harp, Pennywhistle, Melissa Fischbach, Rhythm vocals