In Yup’ik culture, the phrase “breaking trail” is typically used to describe exactly what Pamyua has achieved: making the way easier for those who follow.

Wade and Quintin Fernandez’s sound knows no genre, only the freedom that comes from sharing a genuine love for the land, animals, and people.

The Gaudry Boys—brothers Dylan, Ryan, and Zachary—first played music together as children over twenty years ago.

As a multidisciplinary artist, Di’orr Greenwood expresses herself through skateboarding, creatingskate-deck art, and designing skate apparel inspired by her Diné heritage.

A striking blend of the traditional and contemporary, the Zuni Olla Maidens bring dance, song, and pottery to audiences across the American Southwest and beyond.

Hailing from San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, Sara Curruchich is the first Indigenous woman to tour internationally singing in Spanish and Maya Kaqchikel.

The ceremony included an opening blessing, brief performances, and remarks from leadership of the Smithsonian, Department of the Interior, and National Park Service.

The revered artist and longtime friend of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival left us on May 7.

This performance demonstrates the powerful artistry of both groups as well as the deeply felt dialogue they engage in.

In Buddhism, the mandala is a spiritual image that draws meaning from the elements, senses, and mind, as well as from the teachings of the Buddha.