Audio Oct 22, 2024 Todd Goings 2024 National Heritage Fellow Todd Goings reflects on the magic of carousels and how his work preserves these historic treasures for future generations.
Audio Sep 17, 2024 Fabian Debora Meet 2024 National Heritage Fellow and acclaimed Chicano muralist Fabian Debora.
Audio Aug 20, 2024 Bril Barrett 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...
Audio Jul 09, 2024 Joanie Madden 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.
Audio Jun 18, 2024 Pat Johnson 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.
Audio Jun 04, 2024 Remembering Phil Wiggins (1954-2024) A heartfelt remembrance of blues harmonica master and 2017 National Heritage Fellow the late Phil Wiggins
Audio Feb 27, 2024 Reginald “Reggio the Hoofer” McLaughlin Revisited 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.
Audio Jan 23, 2024 Nick Spitzer A conversation with folklife presenter, educator, radio producer, and 2023 National Heritage Fellow Nick Spitzer.
Audio Oct 03, 2023 Revisiting Eva Enciñias 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.
Audio Sep 26, 2023 Joe Deleon "Little Joe" Hernández 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.
Audio Aug 01, 2023 Elizabeth James-Perry (Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah) 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...
Audio Jul 25, 2023 Revisiting Phil Wiggins Harmonica Player and 2017 National Heritage Fellow Phil Wiggins talks about -and demonstrates- playing the Blues.
Audio Nov 29, 2022 TahNibaa Naataanii Navajo/Diné Textile Artist and Weaver and 2022 National Heritage Fellow TahNibaa Naataanii talks about the practice of Navajo/Diné weaving--an art that is a way of life.
Audio Nov 15, 2022 Revisiting Theresa Secord 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.
Audio Nov 08, 2022 C. Brian Williams 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...
Audio Oct 18, 2022 Michael Cleveland Bluegrass Fiddler and 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellow Michael Cleveland talks about his life immersed in music.
Audio Sep 19, 2022 Eva Enciñias 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...