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

Bassist and 2017 NEA Jazz Master Dave Holland discusses his career and the collaborative nature of jazz.

2024 NEA Jazz Master for Jazz Advocacy Willard Jenkins discusses his life immersed in jazz.

A musical podcast with pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, and 2024 Jazz Master Amina Claudine Myers exploring her life in music from gospel to jazz.

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.

Saxophonist and 2024 NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz talks about his life in music.

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

Celebrating 1984 NEA Jazz Master Max Roach’s centenary with a conversation about the documentary “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” with co-directors Sam Pollard and Ben Shapiro.

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.

Meet "Little Joe" Hernández: Tejano Music Performer and 2023 National Heritage Fellow who never left his roots, with a career spanning almost 70 years, with 70 albums, and five Grammy Awards.

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.

Saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett talks about his life in music.

The late NEA Jazz Master Ahmad Jamal talks about his celebrated career in this 2012 interview.

In part two of our interview, Violinist and 2023 NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter discusses some of the highlights of her spectacular career.