Ruth and Loran Olsen Festival of Native American Music

About the event

The Ruth and Loran Olsen Festival of Native American Music is an annual event during Native American Heritage Month to highlight the depth of Indigenous artistry through performing and educational events held on the WSU Pullman campus. The guest Artist-in-Residence for the 2024 inaugural year will be Navajo composer and pianist, Connor Chee. The festival is co-directed by Drs. Melissa Parkhurst and Jacqueline Wilson.

The Ruth and Loran Olsen Festival of Native American Music is made possible through to the generosity of the Ruth and Loran Olsen Fund, WSU, Student Affairs, the Center for Student Organizations and Leadership, the David G. Pollart Center for Artis and Humanities, Allegro, Northwest Public Broadcasting, the Washington Idaho Symphony, and Indigenous Eats of Spokane.

For schedule of events please visit the website: https://music.wsu.edu/festivals/ruth-and-loran-olsen-festival-of-native-american-music/