Roots of American Culture looks into the lives of highly-accomplished folk and traditional practitioners and highlights their most treasured traditions and artistic practices.
Featured in the film are 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellows:
Michael Cleveland, Bluegrass Fiddler
Eva Enciñias, Flamenco Artist
Excelsior Band, Brass Band Musicians
Stanley Jacobs, Quelbe Flutist and Bandleader
The Legendary Ingramettes, Gospel Musicians
Francis “Palani” Sinenci, Master Hawaiian Hale Builder
Tsering Wangmo Satho, Tibetan Opera Singer and Dancer
C. Brian Williams, Step Artist and Producer
Shaka Zulu, Black Masking Craftsman, Stilt Dancer, and Musician
TahNibaa Naataanii, Navajo/Diné Textile Artist and Weaver
Learn more about the 2022 NEA National Heritage Fellows at arts.gov/heritage.
