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“Echoes of Tradition” music discussion
5:30 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2025
3 Dots Downtown, 137 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801
The community is invited to learn about connections found in world folk music at the free event “Echoes of Tradition: Musical Dialogue at 3 Dots” from 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 3 Dots Downtown, 137 S. Allen St., State College.
Artists from Kurbasy, Penn State Emeritus Professor and music expert Jerry Zolten, and Penn State Professor of Ukrainian language Michael Naydan will hold a musical discussion about the universality of folk music in cultural contexts, including the blues and gospel genres. The artists also will provide musical illustrations of the wide-ranging topics discussed.
The event is free, but registration is required.