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California WorldFest 2010, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA, July 16-18

For the ninth consecutive year on the third weekend in July, I had the pleasure of being the official photographer for the California WorldFest in Grass Valley, CA. Thanks once again to festival directors Dan DeWayne and Christine Myers for assembling all aspects of this annual global village, especially the main ingredient -- fine, off-the-mainstream-radar musical talent from all over the world. The classiness of the festival production, and the kind vibe set in motion by the warmth of the performers, volunteers, and attendees, makes it quite special. Headliners were Ziggy Marley and Keb Mo, but there was an abundance of amazing music although it's hard to impress upon people the wonder of this family-friendly fest simply by reeling off names of the performers. Frankly, when asked "who's playing?" every year by friends, an answer of unfamiliar names such as Alejo Aponté, Masanga Marimba, Zili Misik, and the Kusun Ensemble, and my testimony that Dobet Gnahore from Ivory Coast is one of the most astounding performers I've ever seen, just doesn't seem to resonate much with most folks as it would if I reeled off comfortable old household names. But it sure is worth a visit. As singer-songwriter Morley told me in 2009, “Sharing is what it’s all about. Between all of us, we get to do this thing at this magical location.” Photos ©Alan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net. Linking to this gallery is OK; re-publication of any specific images is prohibited without expressed permission.
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Friday.jpg
Friday.jpg
Dan, who heads up the fest's video crew from Cal State, Chico
Dan, who heads up the fest's video crew from Cal State, Chico
KZFR songwriting winner John Paul Gutierrez, Oak Tree Stage
KZFR songwriting winner John Paul Gutierrez, Oak Tree Stage
Didgeridoo fun
Didgeridoo fun
Shopping for jewelry
Shopping for jewelry
Tannahill Weavers, Sierra Stage
Tannahill Weavers, Sierra Stage
John Martin of the Tannahill Weavers, Sierra Stage
John Martin of the Tannahill Weavers, Sierra Stage
Mom and kids watching at the Sierra Stage
Mom and kids watching at the Sierra Stage
Festival co-director Dan DeWayne
Festival co-director Dan DeWayne
Katia Moreas between sets
Katia Moreas between sets
Cutting down on plastic bottles
Cutting down on plastic bottles
Masanga Marimba, Welcome Stage
Masanga Marimba, Welcome Stage
Michelle Ogle of Masanga Marimba, Welcome Stage
Michelle Ogle of Masanga Marimba, Welcome Stage
Joe Craven accompanies Hattie Craven on a Supremes' song, Pine Tree Stage
Joe Craven accompanies Hattie Craven on a Supremes' song, Pine Tree Stage
Joe Craven, Pine Tree Stage
Joe Craven, Pine Tree Stage
Katia Moreas, Sierra Stage
Katia Moreas, Sierra Stage
Katia Moreas, Sierra Stage
Katia Moreas, Sierra Stage
Young dancer
Young dancer
Strolling one of the artisan walkways
Strolling one of the artisan walkways
Tannahill Weavers' fiddler John Martin found a store he loves
Tannahill Weavers' fiddler John Martin found a store he loves
WorldFest village view from under jewelry booth canopy
WorldFest village view from under jewelry booth canopy
Making his own music
Making his own music
Making their own dance floor. Nice socks!
Making their own dance floor. Nice socks!
Future drumming expert
Future drumming expert
Troika folk dance band and dancers, Ponderosa Stage
Troika folk dance band and dancers, Ponderosa Stage
Troika's Brad Jolliffe serenades dancers, Ponderosa Stage
Troika's Brad Jolliffe serenades dancers, Ponderosa Stage
A couple watches MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
A couple watches MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
Sarah Nutting, MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
Sarah Nutting, MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
Karisha Longaker (bass) and Mike Wofchuck, MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
Karisha Longaker (bass) and Mike Wofchuck, MaMuse, Oak Tree Stage
Kids sampling instruments from Outta My Gourd Drums 'n' Such
Kids sampling instruments from Outta My Gourd Drums 'n' Such
Fans dance to Zili Misik at the Pine Tree Stage
Fans dance to Zili Misik at the Pine Tree Stage
Watching Zili Misik
Watching Zili Misik
Lexi Havlin of Zili Misik
Lexi Havlin of Zili Misik
Kena Dahara (left) and Joy Roster of Zili Misik
Kena Dahara (left) and Joy Roster of Zili Misik
Joy Roster of Zili Misik
Joy Roster of Zili Misik
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