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The Schedule, 2010Once again, we had too many bands offer to play.... at least 35 , and theres just not enough time. There have also been a lot of changes in the lineup. As of today (march1) this is the schedule for performers ....It's almost time to make this a two day event, it's just that we can't really afford the sound system for two days. If you have any ideas, write me! This years mix was designed to not stop boogying. 11:30 AM... Coro de Niños de Nebaj
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This year we donated the proceeds (See the Account page for details) of Festival Atitlán 2009 to K'aslimaal, the comitee to rebuild Hospitalito Atitlán, that was destroyed by mudslides in 2005.
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3:30 PM Steve James
4:00 PM AJBATZ
4:45 PM La Trova Del Lago
5: 30 PM Na'ik Madera
www.myspace.com/naikmaderagtListen to Na’ik Madera playing at the 2009 Festival
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This is a pretty little choir from Nebaj under the direction of Brian Stipek. They travel all the way from Nebaj in order to participate. 
Jenn Bliss and Jason Berube are teachers, puppeteers, storytellers, theatre folks and a whole lot of fun! They are coming to use friom the Northeast US with a new production of the Popol Vuh with music, storytelling, and circus performance. They are also known as the Moonship Production. They will also spend some time in the kids section....
Pablo is well known in Guatemala as a singer/songwriter and is part of the flowering new music movement that is moving through Guatemala.
This duo from Guatemala city is a couple of young girls who have been wanting to play at the festival for years... when I finally heard them I signed them up for this years event.
Bluegrass...LeRoy is a native of Southern California and has been playing bluegrass for forty years. Once again he will be joining us for some of the best Bluegrass anywhere! 
This is a great group of 17 Spanish Dancers from Quetzaltenango under the direction of Fabiola Padilla, who will be presenting parts of their show called "Pasion!" This will add a whole other angle to the festival this year, and I personally am looking forward to it!
STEVE JAMES is a well known name among devotees of contemporary acoustic folk and blues; this notoriety based on numerous critically acclaimed recordings, a tireless international tour schedule and a sheaf of published work including articles, instruction books and videos. His instrumental versatility (on guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, guitar-banjo) also makes him a favorite at music camps and workshop programs. He's been interviewed for features in Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Player, Blues Revue and Folk Roots (to name a few), and has been heard on "A Prairie Home Companion", The House Of Blues Network and many other syndicated programs worldwide.
This is a Rock group who perform in Caqchiquel and include some native instruments in their performance. They are from Chimaltenango, and are quite popular in the city. you can see a video of the group on 
This is a modern latin folk group from Lake Atitlan. They are a hot trio and will make you dance your tail off! They just released a new CD with the Discos Atitlan lable that is great!
Na’ik Madera is a young womens band, who work to convey the life, the feeling, and the reality of Guatemalan women; their sound is alternative, using a fusion of the new and old. 
Na’ik in the Quiché language means to feel ... and madera because that is the material that most of their instruments are made of. The translation that they use is "Sensitive Wood". 
