New York guitarist Guy Davis performs at the Northwest Folklife Festival in 1997.

The 1997 NWFL cultural focus included a performance production entitled "African Aesthetic in Two Worlds" which explores the evolution of African and African-American string instruments, and acoustic and electric guitar styles from both continents. This event features blues musicians from the U.S. and musicians from Senegal and Madagascar as well.

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1997 Guy Davis Performance

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Strengthening our communities through arts & culture. 

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Northwest Folklife creates opportunities for all to celebrate, share, and participate in the evolving cultural traditions of the Pacific Northwest.

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