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The 8th Annual Berkeley World Music Festival presents an impressive range of continuous performances by Bay Area’s finest world music artists, on Saturday, June 4th. It offers a wonderful mix of intimate performances in Telegraph Avenue cafes and shops, near UC campus, as well as the featured concert in People’s Park.

The Festival showcases the Bay Area’s vibrant world music scene.

 Read the full Press release May 2011.

helladelicsone The Helladelics. ~ Greek Dance Music (Festival Finale)

qadimtreeshiresEliyahu & The Qadim Ensemble ~Mystic Music of Near East

Forro_Brazuca_mForró Brazuca ~ Brazilian Accordion Dance Music


mamadouandvanessaMamadou & Vanessa ~ Mali Blues

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"Berkeley World Music Festival has some of our best world musicians who call East Bay home...a wonderful event, and intimate, mix of outdoor performances in cafes and shops the best music People's Park gets each year along Telegraph Ave."

 - Larry Kelp, KPFA