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Watch: 2018 Montana Folk Festival Highlights

Montana Public Radio | By Josh Burnham

Published July 16, 2018 at 2:16 PM MDT

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Treme Brass Band kicks off the festivities at the Montana Folk Festival, July 13, 2018 in Butte, Montana.

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Wylie and the Wild West at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Annika Chambers brought Houston blues to the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn on stage at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Shadowgrass at the Montana Folk Festival, July 14, 2018.Shadowgrass's members range from 13 - 21, but they play like seasoned pros.

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Treme Brass Band leads a parade at the opening of the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Dancing at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, MT, July 14, 2018.

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Dancing at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Supaman performs Native American hip-hop at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Supaman performs Native American hip-hop at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Wylie and the Wild West at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Annika Chambers brought Houston blues to the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Supaman and family perform Native American hip-hop at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Andre Veloz, Dominican blues, at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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The Fairfield Four sing a capella gospel music at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 13, 2018.

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Linda Gail Lewis rocks the crowd at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Mamdou Kelly Band from Mali, at the Original Stage in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Mamdou Kelly Band from Mali, at the Original Stage in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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The Montana Folk Festival runs on volunteer efforts and donations.

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Treme Brass Band Grand Marshall Oswald Jones showing MTPR some love on stage at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Tribu Bahru plays musica de Columbia at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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Tribu Bahru plays musica de Columbia at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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The Original Stage at the Montana Folk Festival in Butte, July 14, 2018.

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George Everett, Montana Folk Festival director talks with Nick Spitzer and Michael Marsolek during a break in the music.

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Butte, Montana is known as the "Richest Hill on Earth," and this weekend its cultural riches were on display at the Montana Folk Festival. Miss the fun? Listen to the archives of MTPR's live broadcast from the original stage [Friday, Saturday] and see videos and pics from this weekend.

Friday shows: Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn; Wylie & The Wild West; Annika Chambers.

Saturday shows: Shadowgrass; Iberi Georgian Choir; Frank Vignola Jazz Guitar Trio; Andre Veloz; Tremé Brass Band; Fairfield Four; Mamadou Kelly Band; Linda Gail Lewis; Tribu Baharu.