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The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival paid tribute to the late Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go”
In reflecting on our experiences at the 2012 Folklife Festival, the team of interns kept coming back to the concept of community.
Albus Cavus is a nonprofit collective of artists, educators, and visionaries who use art, science, and technology to improve public spaces and build healthy communities.
Husband and wife Charles “Coco” Bayron and Yvonne Bayron share stories about their tattoo shop Nu Flava Ink
The Taratibu Youth Association Steppers from the D.C. show off powerful footwork that sound out traditional African rhythms.
The Taratibu Youth Association creates a space for young performers interested in African and African American culture and history.
A big thank you to all of the photographers and videographers who shared their work on Flickr this year!
It’s been a pleasure seeing this year’s Festival through the eyes of our visitors, taking in countless details we might otherwise have missed.
Thank you to all the staff, interns, volunteers, organizational partners, participants, and visitors.
GRAMMY-nominated musician Christylez Bacon is well known for his imaginative blending of acoustic and hip-hop music