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.
Joseph Pierre "Big Chief Monk" Boudreaux
Mardi Gras Indian Craftsman and Musician
Billy McComiskey
Irish Button Accordionist
Artemio Posadas
Master Huastecan Son Musician and Advocate
Clarissa Rizal
Tlingit Ceremonial Regalia Maker
Theresa Secord
Penobscot Nation Ash/Sweetgrass Basketmaker
Bounxeung Synanonh
Laotian Khaen Player
Michael Vlahovich
Master Shipwright
Leona Waddell
White Oak Basketmaker
Rahim AlHaj
Oud Player and Composer
Michael Alpert
Yiddish Musician and Tradition Bearer
Mary Lee Bendolph, Lucy Mingo, and Loretta Pettway
Quilters of Gee's Bend
Dolly Jacobs
Circus Aerialist
Yary Livan
Cambodian Ceramist
Daniel Sheehy
Ethnomusicologist/Folklorist
Drink Small
Blues artist