The festival attracts thousands of people from the Midwest, who come to see internationally known musicians who perform there.

Through the years, it was not uncommon to see politicians, musicians, football players, boxers and other sporting personalities attending their events.

It's nice to see musicians from all walks of life, and all genres and generations, stepping up to help.

Through the glass, they could see musicians adjusting the buttons on the mixing board, tapes and microphones.

Ask about chances to see dancers and musicians practicing, as well as regular performances given for visitors.

For Americans, it was the first chance to see musicians whose style - called mgqashiyo, "the indestructible sound" - has echoed around the world.

None is easy, and it's still a joy to see musicians tackling such tricky material on a bandstand.

Only a handful of musicians come to see musicians.

"This really is a marvelous chance to see the up-and-coming premiere artists and musicians of the future."

Here one can see and hear musicians playing the stately berimbau or musical bow with a small basket rattle attached.