There were several firsts this weekend. The 82nd National Folk Festival was held in Mississippi for the first time. It was the first time Jackson hosted the free, three-day event. It may have been Nizam “Mr. Nick” Maneck’s first time hearing one of his favorite styles of music in the city.
“I am totally surprised, blown away that there was Southeast Asian music at this festival,” the South Jackson resident said. “I wasn’t expecting it and I hope there will be more of this.”
More than 300 artists representing an array of cultural traditions were featured across stages and booths scattered throughout downtown Jackson. Quilters, craftspeople and skateboarders held workshops, and of course, there was a lot of music…