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2020 Performing Arts Touring Grant Recipient
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Recipient Information
Location
Frankfort, Kentucky
Project Title
Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience
Year of Award
2020
Grant or Fellowship
Performing Arts Touring Grants
Grant Amount
$3,075
The Grand Theatre in Frankfort, KY seeks a grant from South Arts to support artist fees for a residency with Zydeco legend Terrance Simien. Simien will offer a public evening show at the Grand for 400 and a school matinee at the Grand for 300 students. Both shows will inform our audience of Zydeco as an indigenous form of American roots music.