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…
Ghanaian Agbekor drumming
Afro-Cuban Orisha Dance
Pre-colonial traditional Philippine Tattoo
Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance
Mariachi Music
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Wang Xiong

Hmong Funeral rites
Tibetan Opera
Melody holding a canoe basket made by her grandmother Della Campbell. Photo by Buffie Schmidt. Melody Williams of Arcata, began her weaving journey at 22, learning from her grandmother, Della Campbell. She later reconnected with traditional basket weaving through her aunt, Christine Hamilton, who taught gathering and weaving techniques…
Traditional Afghan Rubab