Interviews with 2009 NEA National Heritage Fellows


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Interviews with 2009 NEA National Heritage Fellows

Interviews with 2009 NEA National Heritage Fellows conducted June-September, 2009. The interviews were conducted by Josephine Reed. Pepper Smith participated with Ms. Reed in the interview with The Birmingham Sunlights.

		The Birmingham Sunlights Birmingham, AL A cappella Gospel group The Birmingham Sunlights discuss the creation of their group and their unique "Birmingham sound." Play below or read interview

		LeRoy Graber Freeman, SD Willow Basketmaker In these segments LeRoy Graber describes carrying on the basketweaving tradition he learned from his grandfather. Play below or read interview

		"Queen" Ida Guillory Daly City, CA Zydeco Musician Queen Ida Guillory discusses the Zydeco tradition and how she became a part of the band. Play below or read interview

		Dudley Laufman Canterbury, NH Dance Caller and Musician Dudley Laufman describes learning how to call traditional barn dances. Play below or read interview

		Amma D. McKen Queens, NY Yoruba Orisha Singer In these segments Amma McKen describes the Yoruba tradition and Orisha music. Play below or read interview

		Joel Nelson Alpine, TX Cowboy Poet Joel Nelson discusses the life of a cowboy and what sets cowboy poetry apart. Play below or read interview

Photo credits:

The Birmingham Sunlights: Steve Grauberger
LeRoy Graber: Courtesy of Mr. Graber
Queen Ida Guillory: Irene Young
Dudley Laufman: Lynn Martin Graton
Amma D. McKen: John Oko Nyaku
Joel Nelson: Courtesy of Mr. Nelson

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