Grammy award-winning clawhammer banjo player, Abigail Washburn, and guzheng (21-string Chinese zither) virtuoso, Wu Fei have embarked on a journey of sharing their multicultural music with kids and families. During their interactive performance at RhizomeDC, Wu Fei and Abigail will share stories about finding harmony and friendship through music, as well as their unique cultures and instruments. Wu Fei and Abigail Washburn are collaborative sisters from far-flung countries.

What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?
The world would split open. –Muriel Rukeyser, American poet, activist, and feminist

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Ephrat Asherie
Chris and Ama Law, Projeect ChArma
Maura Keefe, UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies

In partnership with Project ChArma, Office of Diversity & Inclusion

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Anne Bogart, SITI Company
Raymond Caldwell, Theater Alliance

In partnership with Theatre Alliance, UMD Department of Classics, Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Concertmaster of the Calgary Symphony since 2013, Diana Cohen leads an active career as a soloist, chamber musician and arts administrator. She is the founding member of Trio Terzetto and executive and co-artistic director of the ChamberFest Cleveland festival. She leads a masterclass in advance of her 8PM performance.