See Ethno USA For FREE At the Carolina Theatre on Sept 18th (Featuring Special Guests: OKAN), or the Historic Magnolia House on Sept 20th!
Experience a one-of-a-kind global music collaboration as Ethno USA returns to Greensboro for its 6th edition, culminating in two special performances at the Carolina Theatre & The Historic Magnolia House as part of the North Carolina Folk Festival.
More than a traditional concert, Ethno USA is the result of an immersive 11-day international music residency bringing together 30+ young musicians (ages 18–30) from across the globe. Through a unique peer-to-peer learning model, participants share the folk, traditional, and cultural music of their home countries—teaching, learning, and arranging music together to form a vibrant, cross-cultural “Ethnorchestra.” These culminating performances showcase the spirit of collaboration, cultural exchange, and artistic exploration that define the Ethno experience. Audiences can expect an evening of dynamic, genre-spanning music that blends global traditions into something entirely new—celebrating the power of music to connect people across borders.
Presented in partnership with the North Carolina Folk Festival, these performances offer a rare opportunity to witness international musicians creating and performing together in real time, rooted in respect, openness, and shared creativity.
CAROLINA THEATRE PRESENTS SERIES
This performances is part of the Carolina Theatre Presents Series, a philanthropic initiative supporting the theatre’s mission to preserve its historic venue, expand access to the arts, and bring diverse cultural programming to the Greensboro community.
THE HISTORIC MAGNOLIA HOUSE
Welcome to The Magnolia House an events venue, restaurant, and bed and breakfast in Greensboro, NC. One of maybe four Green Book sites in North Carolina still in operation and housed some of our nation’s most well-known African Americans during segregation. Whether you’re looking for a private and comfortable stay, a place to host a private gathering, attend one of our upcoming events, or come by for Sunday brunch, we hope you’ll enjoy the rich history of The Magnolia House.
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