Heritage Fellow John Cephas Virtual Residency

Heritage Fellow John Cephas Virtual Residency

NEA National Heritage Fellow, 1989 Master Piedmont Blues Musician When I grew up as a kid and we had these get-togethers in the country, almost everyone had a repertoire that included “John Henry,” and you were judged by how well you played it. Some played it in open...
Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet Virtual Residency

Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet Virtual Residency

When I wanted to find heroes, I went into my neighborhood. They may not wear Superman costumes, but they are real heroes. –Michael Doucet Found dancing and singing “You Ain’t Nothing But a Hound Dog” in the middle of the highway when he was a toddler, Michael...
Music Around the Year

Music Around the Year

What music do you like? Where do you hear music? When do you hear music? Mapping music across a seasonal round provides a visual representation of ways culture can change and also stay the same through our year.