Potsdam, NY, Jan 29, 2013 — Community Performance Series in Potsdam presents a weekend of music and dance with two world reknowned ensembles. The Turtle Island Quartet will join with Luna Negra Dance Theater for a collaborative piece on Thursday and Friday nights, and then the Quartet celebrates music inspired by Jimi Hendrix on Saturday night.

Todd Moe talks with Turtle Island Quartet founder and violinist David Balakrishnan about collaborating with choreographer Fernando Magadan and celebrating the music of his teen years.