Recently, the space held a harpist, hurdy gurdy player, flamed hula hoopers and a folk-punk variety show called Folktopia.

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This is a world beat band, which means its mix of influences include the Indian youth musical form called bhangra, plus Gypsy, folk, hip-hop, punk.

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With bare-bones arrangements and Simone's powerful, poignant vocals at the forefront, the record burns through a collection of songs by Siberian punk-folk singer, Yanka Dyagileva, with cathartic fervor.

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Langhorne Slim and his band The War Eagles mix folk and blues with reckless punk-rock energy.

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