The American Folk Music Assembly performed by Evo Bluestein is a program that celebrates the cultural diversity of America through folk music. Instruments may include: fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, hammered-dulcimer, accordion, spoons, Jew's harp. Traditional music styles may include: Mexican, Native American, Anglo-Celtic, African American, Appalachian, Cajun. With over thirty years of experience, Evo:

• performs on a multitude of instruments, demonstrating many American folk traditions in a concert-lecture format
• provides appropriate historical perspective
• reveals the folk sources of many forms of popular music

"Excellent! Evo knows how to hold a group of children in the palm of his hand! C. Marshall, Teacher, Alpha Elementary School, Madera, CA

I thought this was the best assembly for children that I've seen in 23 years of teaching. Great job!" Janice Munce, Resource Specialist, Liberty School, Visalia, CA

"It was an excellent program musically and educationally. Fantastic, the kids loved you! "
Susan Harrell, Teacher, Cherry Avenue Middle School, Tulare, CA

"I want to thank you on behalf of the students and staff. You are a community asset and benefactor for working on behalf of our youth. Thank you again for all the work and the good things you do."

Richard E. Harris, Activities Director, Duncan Polytechnical High School, Fresno. CA

"My students said it best - it was a music lesson, history lesson and lots of fun all rolled into one assembly."
Virginia Riding, Teacher, Manchester Elementary, Fresno, CA