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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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Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
Watching Banana Slug String Band, Sierra Stage
Watching Banana Slug String Band, Sierra Stage
Banana Slug String Band, led by Doug, entertains
Banana Slug String Band, led by Doug, entertains
Banana Slug String Band, Sierra Stage
Banana Slug String Band, Sierra Stage
Drum Shack
Drum Shack
One of the rows of WorldFest artisans
One of the rows of WorldFest artisans
Shopping opportunity
Shopping opportunity
Good food opportunity
Good food opportunity
Fairgrounds entrance
Fairgrounds entrance
Shopping opportunity
Shopping opportunity
Keeping cool
Keeping cool
Magician Prof. Merloch Silvermaine entertains Ziggy Marley's band and festival directors
Magician Prof. Merloch Silvermaine entertains Ziggy Marley's band and festival directors
KVMR, Nevada City's booth. KVMR broadcasts the festival live.
KVMR, Nevada City's booth. KVMR broadcasts the festival live.
Sunday parade
Sunday parade
Sunday parade
Sunday parade
Sunday parade
Sunday parade
Dobet Gnahore meeting and greeting
Dobet Gnahore meeting and greeting
Dobet Gnahore signing a CD for another fest musician, Sarah Nutting
Dobet Gnahore signing a CD for another fest musician, Sarah Nutting
2010 WorldFest T-shirts
2010 WorldFest T-shirts
Backstage.hospitality chef Dave Guzzetti sets down a tray of enchiladas
Backstage.hospitality chef Dave Guzzetti sets down a tray of enchiladas
Sweet dreams
Sweet dreams
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Kusun Ensemble, Meadow Stage
Meadow Stage audience
Meadow Stage audience
Spotlite stage awaits Baskery
Spotlite stage awaits Baskery
Nice perch to enjoy the music
Nice perch to enjoy the music
Lazy Dog, popular local ice cream shop
Lazy Dog, popular local ice cream shop
Greta Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Greta Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Sunniva Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Sunniva Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Stella Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Stella Bondesson of Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Baskery, Spotlite Stage
Raul Midon, Meadow Stage
Raul Midon, Meadow Stage
A bustling main avenue, WorldFest
A bustling main avenue, WorldFest
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