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Perspectives
Sin embraced the power of culture, and today he is a master leather craftsman and visual artist with experience in arts promotion, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Luther’s narrative feature debut opened the 2024 Mother Tongue Film Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.
Leap Day has long been a source of contention and confusion, signaling to us that things are not quite right.
Zubair Torwali shares his journey in language revitalization, the creation of the Simam Festival, and the revival of Torwali musical traditions.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.