Dan + Claudia Zanes

This year, Smithsonian Folkways recording artists Dan + Claudia Zanes are bringing new musical dreams to the stage. Their all-ages electric folk sound is deepening as they welcome jazz singer Tyree Austin to the group. The interactive social spirit that Dan + Claudia have been creating since the day they met seven years ago remains the foundation of the concerts and now the vocal blend is deepening, and onstage energy is turning up. Yes, the party is even more festive! Electric guitar…three voices…percussion…flute…trombone. The sound of early rock and roll, jazz vocals, gospel, Haitian folk, sea shanties, and summer camp sing-alongs all twisted together and presented with gusto and an open invitation for people of all ages to be a part of the experience.