NEA National Heritage Fellows

In-depth profiles of NEA National Heritage Fellows from 1982 to the present. Materials for 1982-2007 biographies courtesy of Documentary Arts. Use of some photographs courtesy of the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives & Collections.

A woman poses for the camera.
2023

Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah)

Wampum & Fiber Artist
A woman playing a large string instyrument.
2023

Wu Man

Pipa Player
Headshot of a m,an.
2023

Nick Spitzer

Folklife Presenter, Educator, and Radio Producer
A man poses infront of a doorway crowned with a painted sculpture.
2023

Luis Tapia

Sculptor, Hispano Woodcarving Tradition
A man holding a fiddle
2022

Michael Cleveland

Bluegrass Fiddler
A woman dancing.
2022

Eva Enciñias

Flamenco Artist
A band in uniforms plays in front of a two-story brick building.
2022

Excelsior Band

Brass Band Musicians
A man holding a flute.
2022

Stanley Jacobs

Quelbe Flute Player and Bandleader
Three women singing on a stage.
2022

The Legendary Ingramettes

Gospel Artists
A woman poses in front of a weaving loom.
2022

TahNibaa Naataanii

Navajo/Diné Textile Artist and Weaver
A man sitting on chair.
2022

Francis P. Sinenci

Master Hawaiian Hale Builder
Portrait of a woman.
2022

Tsering Wangmo Satho

Tibetan Opera Singer and Dancer
Headshot of a man.
2022

C. Brian Williams

Step Artist and Producer
A man in a featherede costume.
2022

Shaka Zulu

New Orleans Black Masking Craftsman, Stilt Dancer, & Musician
A bald man looks down at his guitar with a microphone in front of him and a drum set behind
2021

Cedric Burnside

Hill Country Blues Musician and Songwriter