Music flows at summer festivals, but not as freely in weak economy
China DailyLady Gaga performs on the NBC "Today" television program in New York on July 9. VOICE TWO: A few days after Lilith bids farewell, another popular music festival begins. The newly reunited rock band Soundgarden is one of the top bands performing at this year's Lollapalooza festival. VOICE ONE: Another popular music festival takes place that same weekend in Mammoth Lakes, California. in full swing: having reached a very lively level（在热烈进行中；处于兴盛阶段） alternative: different from the usual or traditional way in which something is done（非传统的） conga: a fast dance in which the dancers follow a leader in a long winding line, with each person holding on to the person in front; a piece of music for this dance（康茄舞；康茄舞乐曲） Related stories: 'Love Parade' festival death toll up to 19 as investigation begins Classical music, but not what you might think World's fringe festivals celebrate the unusual and experimental Folklife Festival takes visitors to the ancient country of Wales （来源：VOA 编辑：陈丹妮）
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