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The Mission of New York Folklore is to encourage and amplify the diverse folk cultural expressions of New York and of all its residents through education, support, and outreach.
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Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival
Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany
When: October 2, 2022
Where: Washington Park Lakehouse, Albany NY
This Second Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival features performances, craft, cooking demonstrations, and local vendors, highlighting the diverse cultural traditions and arts found in the Capital Region.
11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Free
Spotlight Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival Exhibit
When: September 8 – Late October 2022
Where: New York Folklore Shop & Gallery, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady NY
This exhibit features interpretive panels exploring the different genres of folk culture that the festival highlights including: foodways, art, music, dance, and craft. In addition, the exhibit is filled with art by New York State and Capital Region artists. Featured artists are Anusha Sekhar, Jake Krohn, and Latifa ali Muhammad. Jake, Anusha, and Latifa will be demonstrating at the Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival on October 2nd at Washington Park’s Lakehouse Amphitheater.
Anusha Sekhar is a visual and henna artist from Clifton Park, NY. She creates henna, paintings influenced by her heritage, custom works, and live paintings. You can learn more about Anusha at artofanusha.com.
Jake Krohn is a farrier and blacksmith from Amsterdam, NY. He cares for a select group of horses in the area using natural techniques. He learned blacksmithing in his farrier training and creates for personal artistic endeavors.
Latifa Ali Muhammad is an embroidery artist from Afghanistan. She grew up in Kabul learning embroidery from her mother Embroidery is deeply rooted in Afghan culture. Delicate silk satin stitches are typically sewn on heavy silk, wool or cotton.
New York Folklore’s Gallery of New York Artists is located at 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, on the Jay Street pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 3:30PM, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM through Christmas Eve. The Gallery is closed Sundays in January and February.
TONIGHT!Tonight on "Live at The Linda" on WAMC Northeast Public Radio at 8pm, we're playing our showcase concerts from this past winter featuring artists from @nyfolklore .
On-air or online. 🤟
New York Folklore Friend, Veena Chandra will be performing Saturday, October 1 at 7pm at Skidmore College in honor of Hindu Goddess Durga. She is remembered yearly during an autumnal festival called Sharada Navaratri–each day celebrates one of Durga’s nine forms.
Tickets at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/zankel/7074/event/1289025
The Hudson Mohawk Magazine stopped by New York Folklore last week to talk about our programs, services and the upcoming Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival. Give it a listen!
HMM 09 – 13 – 22 - Sanctuary For Independent Media
www.mediasanctuary.org
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:We begin with an update on Norlite. Mark Dunlea asks Dave Publow about an upcoming community meeting on Thursday, September 15.Then, as we head into election seaso...Check it out! We are on at about 25 minutes into the segment.
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