2024 National Heritage Fellow Todd Goings reflects on the magic of carousels and how his work preserves these historic treasures for future generations.

Meet 2024 National Heritage Fellow and acclaimed Chicano muralist Fabian Debora.

2024 National Heritage Fellow Bril Barrett reflects on the enduring power of tap to connect past, present, and future and how his teaching philosophy—rooted in history, culture, and improvisation—continues to inspire the next generation of tap dancer...

Flute and whistle player and 2021 National Heritage Fellow Joanie Madden discusses her journey from a Bronx upbringing in a nurturing Irish immigrant community to achieving groundbreaking success in traditional music.

Discover how 2024 National Heritage Fellow Pat Johnson transformed her former segregated one-room school into a thriving center for Black history and culture and community engagement in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

A heartfelt remembrance of blues harmonica master and 2017 National Heritage Fellow the late Phil Wiggins

Tap Dancer and 2021 National Heritage Fellow Reginald McLaughlin shares stories from his performance career from the streets and subways of Chicago to international stages, offering listeners a deep dive into the soul of tap dancing.

A conversation with folklife presenter, educator, radio producer, and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Nick Spitzer.

Flamenco Artist and 2022 National Heritage Fellow Eva Enciñias talks about her life’s work as a dancer and instructor of flamenco who teaches not just the dance steps, but the history and significance of flamenco itself.

Conversations with Wood: The Art of Luis Tapia

Wampum & Fiber Artist and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah) discusses her artistic practices which combines a creative eye with traditional tribal ecological knowledge and science to create da...

Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins talks about -and demonstrates- playing the Blues.

We are celebrating Native American Heritage Month and National Heritage Award by revisiting Penobscot Nation Ash/Sweetgrass Basketmaker and 2016 National Heritage Fellow Theresa Secord who discusses bringing an ancient art into the 21st century.

Step Artist and producer and 2022 National Heritage Fellow C. Brian Williams discusses the rich cultural history of stepping and his work bringing the art form from Black fraternities and sororities to audiences in more than 60 countries and 49 state...

Bluegrass Fiddler and 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellow Michael Cleveland talks about his life immersed in music.

Flamenco Artist and 2022 National Heritage Fellow Eva Enciñias has spent her life to elevating flamenco while weaving it into the fabric of community-life, teaching generations not just the dance steps, but the history and significance of flamenco it...

Almeta Ingram-Miller, leader of the powerhouse gospel group and 2022 National Heritage Fellows the Legendary Ingramettes, talks about the group's six decades-long journey.

Songwriter and instrumentalist Louie Pérez takes us through the 50 year journey of the legendary band and 2021 National Heritage fellows Los Lobos.