Siletz Bay Music Festival concert to honor conductor Yaacov “Yaki” Bergman
Two February performances of “My Words Are My Sword” will celebrate Black History Month and the memory of the long-time festival conductor, who died in September.
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Two February performances of “My Words Are My Sword” will celebrate Black History Month and the memory of the long-time festival conductor, who died in September.
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