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Venezuela es un lugar de caos político y aguda pobreza pero también es un lugar de tradiciones extraordinarias y gran riqueza musical.
The journey of rumba catalana is complex. In fact, it hardly sounds at all like rumba cubana.
Listen to a soundtrack of experiences associated with this historical endeavor, a mixtape of music that echoes the railroad’s varied impact on American culture.
Venezuela is a place of political chaos and acute poverty, but it is also a place of extraordinary traditions and great musical wealth.
Far from a “girl band” or pop novelty, the group’s success is a hard-earned triumph of gender justice.
The marimba and its accompanying percussive instruments, along with singing and dancing, are an essential part of the Pacific Colombian-Ecuadorian culture.
“People are going to be like, ‘Are there even that many black female banjo players?’ Yes.”
Meredith Holmgren is part of a new curatorial team that will spotlight little-known stories, historical collections, and present-day issues of women in the United States.
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.