Throughout Piedmont and Appalachians there have existed for centuries shared musical traditions that were equally popular among rural blacks and whites. This program explores the roots and connections of these regional rural music and dance traditions as expressed in the artistry of contemporary masters of tradition.

To kick off its 50^th anniversary season, the Reading Pops Orchestra will collaborate with The Four Freshmen, which promises to be a must-see concert.

San Jose Taiko has been mesmerizing audiences since 1973 with the powerful, spellbinding, and propulsive sounds of the taiko.  Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, SJT performers express the beauty and harmony of the human spirit through the voice of the taiko as they create new dimensions in Asian American movement and music.

5:45 Recpetion
6:30 Film
Post Film Panel Discussion