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NewsFlame Keeper: Remembering Flory Jagoda
By Jon Lohman We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Flory Jagoda, master Sephardic Jewish singer, musician and composer, on January 29th, at the age of 97. …
NewsResources for Artists Affected by Covid 19
Helpful Links for artists and musicians who have lost income because of the Covid 19 pandemic.
Sights & SoundsThe Olwell Brothers on Uncovered: From the Vault
This month on Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program we are premiering a gem of a performance featuring Aaron and Matthew Olwell with pianist Cleek Schrey with …
Sights & SoundsPhil Wiggins on Uncovered: From the Vault
On Tuesday, February 23 Phil Wiggins will be joining us on our next installment of Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program. We’ll be chatting with Phil after …
NewsAnnouncing “Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program”
By Pat Jarrett, Acting Director – Virginia Folklife Program I know we’re not the only ones missing live music this year, and I’m certainly not the only person whose heart …
Whether sung or told, hand-crafted or performed, Virginia’s rich folklife refers to the “arts of everyday life” that reflect a sense of traditional knowledge and connection to community.
Virginia’s folkways are rich with traditions that have been rooted in the Commonwealth for centuries, as well as those that more recently have been carried here and nourished by Virginia’s diverse immigrant communities.
Legendary Ingramettes
Six decades of music, sixty-five years of song, generations tied together through the force of will of a matriarchy of powerful women. The Virginia Folklife Program is so proud to announce the release of Take a Look in the Book, the new album from The Legendary Ingramettes.
