A musical festival is underway in Snowmass. The event started with a performance by B.B. King.
The festival continues with other notable musicians. Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist, is scheduled to perform. Herbie Hancock, a 1995 Grammy winner, is also featured.
Further details about the festival, including its schedule and lineup, are available through the Aspen Daily News, which reported on the event in its June 24, 1995 edition.
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