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Perspectives
My childhood gave me certain abilities: I was good at relaxing my mind, I knew how to be my own companion when I felt lonely.
¿Qué hay en un nombre? Es una importante parte de nuestra identidad, nuestra existencia, y nos conecta a los mundos culturales y sociales de donde nos originamos.
What’s in a name? It’s an important part of our identity, our existence, connecting us to our cultural and social realms.
There are times when a songwriter, a song, and a moment come together to make an impact beyond anyone’s expectations.
At a typical Norwegian party, you sit, drink, and talk loudly while music plays. In Zambia, when you drink, you dance like there is no tomorrow.
On May 12, 2009, the U.S. Congress authorized a national initiative by passing the Civil Rights History Project Act.
Martin Luther King Jr. and countless individuals laid their bodies and lives on the line in order to make the dream of an equal and just society for all citizens a reality.
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.