African-American Luthiership of the Banjo
Spaces of Resistance: Afro-Descendant/Indigenous recipes, food prep methods and cooking techniques
Maqam music from Anatolia, Middle East and Beyond (North Africa, Andalusia and India)
Poster design for local exhibition. Photo courtesy of the organization. Established in 1989, the Institute of Native Knowledge is a Native-run and directed organization dedicated to the mission of “returning Native knowledge to Native people.” Based in northwestern California, the Institute supports Native arts and culture projects for individuals…
Yurok women’s regalia
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…
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…
Deborah McConnell
California Traditional Artist Plaza

Son de Fandango

Son Jarocho music
Region: Bay Area, National, Northern California, Statewide
Offerings: Artistic consulting Classes Group instruction Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Performances Private instruction Production Workshops
Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services
California Traditional Artist Plaza

Ziying Zhao

Chinese Guqin Music
Region: Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Sierra, Greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire, National, Northern California, Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Shasta Cascade, Statewide
Offerings: Artistic consulting Classes Group instruction Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Performances Private instruction Workshops
Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services