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Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith in Pomo dress. Photo by Johnny Oliver. Bernadette Smith of Sacramento has been a traditional dancer for over 30 years and a songholder for over 17 years. The art of traditional Coastal Pomo song and dance has been practiced since time immemorial here in California. Songs and dances, known…
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Kati Hernandez
Afro-Cuban Orisha Dance
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Julia Caridad Cepeda
Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance
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Sonam Phunstok
Tibetan Opera
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Roshni Pillai
Kathakali
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Madiou Diouf
Madiou Diouf playing a Djembe solo. Photo: Courtesy of the artist. Madiou Diouf of Oakland, is a Sound Engineer and Musical Director for the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. His journey in the world of music and sound engineering is a testament to the rich tapestry of…
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VC Tang
Thai martial blessing dances
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Sonido del Colibrí
Sonido del Colibrí is made up of two Colombian women- Nisha Joshi and Nataly (Naty) Castaño, who on their own and together have been seeking to uplift Afro-Indigenous traditional music practitioners of Colombia’s Caribbean region on their journey to keep their music traditions alive. Living Cultures Grant 2023…
