The Boston Globe Features Lowell Folk Festival in "15 Outdoor Music Festivals Around Mass. and Rhode Island to See All Summer"

Pictured: OGHLAN BAKHSHI
Turkmen dutar and bardic singing
Providence, Rhode Island

Lowell Folk Festival

Where: Downtown Lowell

When: July 25-27

Vibe: Small in scale but huge in reach, this long-running festival holds true to its vision as it enters its 38th year with a mix of folk music representing cultures from around the world. 

Who’s playing: Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Cécelia, Crooked Road Revival, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Los Ricos featuring Sonia & Ismael, Red Baraat, Solas, Yeison Landero.

Tickets info: Free, but donations are welcome. lowellfolkfestival.org

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