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Hear the stories behind iconic American symbols, the people operating the national museum behind the scenes, and the initiatives advancing our shared future.
Hosts and DJs in the Radio Corner will explore the “how” and “why” of festival making and seek to answer the question: “why do we gather?”
Southern Appalachia has long been celebrated for its traditions of music and song. And rightfully so.
Börek is a common savory pastry in Türkiye and in the Balkan region that can be served as breakfast or dinner.
Participating in events like the Living Traditions Festival is an opportunity to honor her commitment to preserving this once at-risk art form.
As a Native Hawaiian, I’ve noticed that Micronesian culture is often disregarded by the public. And honestly? It’s our loss.
In a festival environment, how can we curate spaces to keep them sacred while also facilitating openness and learning?
Like the familiar keyboard command that resets a frozen screen, “Ctrl + Alt + HERITAGE” speaks to a generation seizing control of their cultural narratives.
When waves of Irish immigrants arrived in the United States in the mid-nineteenth century, they carried their music, dance, and customs with them.
This program of the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival aims to (re)connect Black people to the practice of traditional dance calling.
Support the Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, sustainability projects, educational outreach, and more.