Sights & Sounds2018 Richmond Folk Festival Recap
We wrapped up the 14th annual Richmond Folk Festival on October 14, and can’t help but marvel at that event’s feeling of togetherness and belonging that draws us in, year …
Sights & SoundsHoustonFest 2018: Sherman Holmes Project, Harris Brothers, Del McCoury Band, and so much more
Born out of a community’s grief over the tragic passing of Houston Caldwell, a gifted banjoist and dedicated contributor to the civic life of Galax, HoustonFest is one of the …
Sights & SoundsFrom Sublime to Divine: Apprenticeship Showcase in Pictures
Thank you to all who came out for an awesome Virginia Humanities Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase this past Sunday at James Monroe’s Highland. While setup was done in what was at …
Sights & SoundsFeed Your Soul: Another Epic Richmond Folk Festival
Photo highlights from the 2017 Richmond Folk Festival, we kept our promise to “Feed Your Soul!”
Sights & Sounds2017 Apprenticeship Showcase Photo Recap
Photos from the 2017 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase.
Sights & SoundsCambodian New Year 2017
Amidst boys wearing gold bandoliers chasing each other through the lower level of the Big Temple, Sochietah Ung is the eye of the storm. His hands move quickly with gold thread to put the finishing touches on a dancer’s gold and indigo costume. Satisfied with his work on the dancer’s skirt, he lifts the small girl onto a chair to affix gold jewelry around her waist and ankles.
Sights & SoundsPhoto highlights from the 2016 Virginia Folklife Area at the Richmond Folk Festival
Another Richmond Folk Festival is in the books, and once again, the Virginia Folklife Program joined with our partners at Venture Richmond, the National Council for the Traditional Arts, Union …
Sights & SoundsPhotos from the Apprenticeship Showcase 2016
Photographic highlights from the 2016 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Showcase at James Monroe’s Highland.
Sights & SoundsHot Pickers Workshop: Richmond Folk Festival
The Virginia Folklife Program has spent the last 25 years documenting Virginia’s rich cultural heritage. We even have our own YouTube channel featuring hundreds of performances by traditional artists. Did …
Sights & SoundsRichmond Folk Festival Bolivian Parade: A Feast for the Senses
The 2015 Richmond Folk Festival was nothing short of glorious: great weather, enthusiastic crowds, and excellent music, food, and crafts. A highlight of the festival was the parade of Bolivian …
Sights & SoundsHoustonFest Recap: Listen to Doyle Lawson, Jesse McReynolds, and Chuck Wagon Gang Workshop
The Virginia Folklife Program sponsored and participated in the fifth annual HoustonFest in Galax, Virginia, on May 1 and 2. HoustonFest commemorates the life of Houston Caldwell, a bluegrass banjo …
Sights & SoundsLive in Concert: 2014 Highlights
As we approach the end of the Virginia Folklife Program’s 25th year, we take great joy in looking back at some of the year’s highlights. Largely through the addition of …
