Performers celebrate solar power in New Mexico
Taos, N.M., June 29, 2007
Source: United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Energy/Briefing/2007/06/29/4839/
Singer-songwriter and environmental activist Tracy Lyons will perform at the 9th annual Taos Solar Music Festival. Lyons’ announcement completes the list of performers that also includes diverse artists like Los Lobos, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ottmar Liebert and Big Head Todd and the Monsters among others.
The Taos Solar Music Festival takes place from Friday, June 29, through July 1. The Festival was designed to bring people together for music, interactive alternative energy displays and other solar technology features in downtown Taos.
Taos has a history of environmental consciousness and support for renewable energy and sustainable lifestyles. Officials in the city have proclaimed Taos as the Solar Capital of the World. The Taos Solar Music Festival is one of the first, and now longest-running, green events.
The 3-day annual sun celebration happens in conjunction with the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, and KTAO, the world’s most powerful solar-powered radio station. Once again, NMSEA will present the Solar Village on the Festival grounds, with exhibits, events and activities that are free and open to the public.
One of the United States’ most effective environmental action organizations, the National Resources Defense Council, will also be at the Taos Solar Music Festival to promote a new youth-oriented environmental action web site at www.itsyournature.org.