The Bethany & Rufus Roots Quartet will bring folk music from
all over the world to View on August 16, at 7:30 pm. Bethany met Rufus at the Knitting Factory in
Manhattan, and many years later they are still reinventing traditional folk and
defying the standard classification of genres.
For example, with traditional bowing, plucking and percussive bow tapping,
Rufus has transformed the cello into a rock powerhouse.
Bethany & Rufus Roots Quartet is comprised of Rufus
Cappadocia and Bethany Yarrow (daughter of Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and
Mary), Yacouba Moumouni, and Brahim Fribgane.
Weaving many influences into their unique sound, the quartet draws from
roots music traditions of America, Niger, and Morocco. Their strength lies within the collaboration
of their individual talents. Two dancers
will accompany them with interpretive dance.
This program, beginning at 7:30 pm, will be
entertaining, as well as educational, for the entire family. Refreshments will be available for
purchase. This event is part of
the New York State Presenters Network Presenters-Artist Partnership Project
with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Tickets
are $25/$20 for members, which can be purchased by calling View at
315-369-6411, or email info@ViewArts.org.
--David Weygandt,
Performing Arts Intern
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