Within five minutes of his arrival on April 6, 2018, my mentor, Professor Eric Charry of Wesleyan University, taught me something I did not know about interviewing musicians. Pulling up a photo of Nfamara Badjie playing bougarabou, Eric immediately notices that drum...
Take a look at the work of our peers! The NYSCA Living Traditions site is an engaging way to experience the diverse traditions and folkways of New York State. In its own words, “New York State is home to countless traditions thriving in its ethnic, regional,...
As New York Folklore embarks on new projects and programs in 2019, I am pleased to welcome two new additions to our staff. Kira Born is not new to our organization, as she (along with Chibuikem Ajulu-Okeke) designed and wrote our new website....