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Barron Arts Center Wins Concert Series Grant |
The Barron Arts Center has received a grant of $4,300 to host a world music concert series, Mayor Frank G. Pelzman has announced.
The funds were awarded by the County of Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission in support of the Barron's Garden State World Beat program. The spring-summer 2005 series will present four concerts of Middlesex County performers representing Chinese, Hispanic Caribbean, African Diaspora and South Asian styles.
“New Jersey has long been a melting pot for music traditions from around the globe,” says Mayor Pelzman. “Today's Garden State musicians are producing an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary genres from many cultures.”
Barron Arts Center Executive Director Cynthia Knight says the series is intended to acquaint Woodbridge audiences with some of the musical gems in their own backyard. “People will be astonished by the outstanding musical talent in this county,” she says. “We hope Garden State World Beat will be the start of several showcase events highlighting emerging local artists.”|
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