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Cultural Sustainability
The largest adobe building in the world is located Djenné, Mali. Built in 1907 and towering above the town’s central square, the Great Mosque of Djenné is a prime example of Western Sudanic architecture.
Armenia holds a remarkable depth and diversity of cultural and natural landscapes, all within an area approximately the size of the state of Maryland.
Torres is the founder and executive/artistic director of IFE-ILE, a Miami-based nonprofit organization.
In the past, textile production held a special place in the country of Georgia’s arts and culture.
At the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, we have been thinking a lot about assessing the long-term impact of our work. How does the Center support community agency? How do we learn through reciprocal engagement?
In July, I spent eleven exhilarating days with colleagues from many countries in the International Council for Traditional Music’s Study Group on Ethnochoreology.
My experience in Peru is very limited, but I did catch a glimpse of the Andean country’s uncompromising verticality.
“There’s a plan afoot to ship me a Maasai shield.” So ran one of my more delightfully unexpected Facebook posts in late June. Because—really—how often does one become the recipient of such a special package?
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.