As a folklorist, I was particularly intrigued by the notion that Burning Man was primarily a folk group.

One hundred years ago in 1919, women across New Mexico mobilized to fight for the right to vote.

Here are a few snapshots of how music has played an active role in the current politics of Hong Kong.

Kunqu is the ancient Chinese people’s way of celebrating the grace of living to its fullest extravagance.

The United States has phased out May Day in favor of our favorite late-summer three-day weekend holiday.

It’s as if he were born to lead a world-renowned mariachi ensemble.

Christine Kreamer is a curator at the National Museum of African Art, but in 1969 she was seventeen, sneaking out her bedroom window.

“The arts need to talk about climate change,” Monica Jahan Bose says.

Alrededor del mundo, el lenguaje es fortalecido a través de la música.

In communities around the world, language is reinforced through music.