The 2016 “People’s City Report Card,” detailing both positive actions and threats to New York City places.
New York City
Echoes of Familiar Rhythms: Puerto Rican & Garifuna Drums
Similarities – both musical and historical – between the Puerto Rican and Garifuna communities in New York City is examined.
Downstate
Mosaic folk art and individual healing within a city context.
Sesame Flyers International
From the viewpoint of Sesame Flyers International, a nonportit organization providing social and cultural programs for Brooklyn’s Flatbush and Canarsie residents, Caribbean festival events are year-round. Martinez profiles this community organization and its role maintaining tradition.
Ritual and Storytelling
Hallowed Ground
Reprint in honor of the anniversary od Sept 11
Elena Martínez
Column highlighting Folklorist Elena Martínez
New York and the Sea
A look at a few songs relating to 19th century New York City in this column about songs.
Sailmaker
A short essay about Charles Ulmer of UK-Halsey-Sailmakers on City Island, NY.
Jewish Activities on Christmas
A study of the activities of Jewish Americans and the patronage of Chinese food establishments at Christmastime.
Who’s No Lady? Excerpts from an Oral History of New York City’s 82 Club
This field-based article is comprised by interviews with drag queens who were active in New York City drag nightclubs.