Baltimore, tangled in guitar strings

Guitarists from classical, jazz, country, rock, blues, flamenco and fusion styles will gather in Baltimore in June for “The First World Guitar Congress.”

The weeklong event will include concerts, recitals, classes, symposiums and exhibits by leading manufacturers of guitar equipment. About 50 musicians will participate, including electric guitar pioneer Les Paul, classical guitarist Sharon Isbin and jazz musician Pat Martino. Composers Jim Hall and Ronaldo Miranda also are scheduled to participate.

Organizers say the event is being arranged to encourage interaction between audiences and performers.