Teen Musicians of Sugar in the Pan Find Connection and Community in Traditional Music
The members of Sugar in the Pan play a lot of instruments in a variety of musical styles, but bluegrass...
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Why Youth and the Future of Culture? A Curator’s Introduction
“Why elevate youth voices?” As a member of Generation X, I feel the need to establish a little youth-adjacent credibility...
Muslim Youth Perspectives on Mercy and Community Care
To get this session started at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Omar Nassimi got some stereotypes out of the way: that...
Waikil y Ketrafe – “Wetruwe” (Live at the Airport)
Leer este artículo en español As Mapuche storytellers, Waikil and Ketrafe fuse their Indigenous backgrounds with their love and passion for...
Comedy review: Chanel Ali: Relative Stranger, The Westin, MICF 2025
US comedian’s Australian debut hits the ground running.
Devastating Photo of Gaza Child Amputee Wins Top Global Award
A portrait of Mahmoud Ajjour, who lost both of his arms in an Israeli attack in Gaza, won the World...
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.
The Banality of the American Dream
Suellen Rocca was one of the original six artists who comprised the Hairy Who. The Chicago artist group exhibited three...
Book review: A Place Between Waking and Forgetting, Eugen Bacon
Speculative fiction that incorporates elements of African culture and folklore.
Circus review: Circus Oz: Non Stop, Main Hall, Town Hall, MICF 2025
Circus Oz bringing us, as ever, funny, daggy, clever, exhilarating Australian circus.
