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Interview with Clarita Filgueiras, a performer and choreographer who has spent a lifetime mastering the art of flamenco dance. Her passion for this Spanish tradition originates with her father and grandmother (both flamenco singers) and her mother,…

Video interview with Langston Longley co-leader and co-founder of the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue. Based in South Florida, Bahamas Junkanoo Revue practices junkanoo, a Bahamian parade tradition that occurs on Boxing Day (December 26) and New Year’s Day.

Video interview with Michael Kernahan, founder and director of the 21st Century Steel Band. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, steel bands feature percussion instruments called “pans,” which are expertly crafted from oil drums. The 21st Century…

Marjorie Pierce of North Shrewsbury, VT describes the complicated process of traveling the 10 miles from home to Rutland, VT during mud season. Audio and text excerpt from an August 16, 1979 interview with Glendon and Marjorie Pierce (TC1979-0052).…

Mali Keating of Hardwick, VT talks about her Abenaki grandfather's annual winter trapping trips in the Canadian north woods. Audio and text excerpt from a December 10, 1999 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1999-0071). A…

Katharine DuClos of Braintree, VT details her father's annaul process of harvesting straw in the summer and filling her mattress. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032).…

Katharine DuClos of Braintree, VT tells tells the story of a time her husband’s temper got the better of him. Excerpt from a June 2, 1994 interview with Katharine DuClos (TC1994-2020) conducted by Gregory Sharrow. Part of the Farm Series Collection…

Katharine Duclos of Braintree, VT paring apples in the fall as a part of preparing to dry them for winter storage. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032). A part of the…

Katharine Duclos of Braintree, VT describes childhood Halloween pranks and celebrations. Audio and text excerpt from a June 20, 1990 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1990-2032). A part of the Farm Series Project…

John Messier of Brookfield, VT discusses logging in the winter months with this father. Audio and text excerpt from a December 2, 1989 interview with Katharine DuClos conducted by Gregory Sharrow (TC1989-2074). A part of the Farm Series Project…