NewsFlame Keeper: Remembering Flory Jagoda
By Jon Lohman We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Flory Jagoda, master Sephardic Jewish singer, musician and composer, on January 29th, at the age of 97. …
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EventFilm Screening: Flory’s Flame
We honor the legacy of Nona Flory Jagoda and screen the documentary “Flory’s Flame.”
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NewsAnnouncing “Uncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program”
By Pat Jarrett, Acting Director – Virginia Folklife Program I know we’re not the only ones missing live music this year, and I’m certainly not the only person whose heart …
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EventUncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program
Rev. Tarrence Paschall will be joining us for a livestream of a 2004 concert.
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NewsUncovered: From the Vault of the Virginia Folklife Program
Rev. Tarrence Paschall will be joining us for a livestream of a 2004 concert.
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NewsSing Her Songs
We recently caught up with Virginia Folklife artists Susan Gaeta and Gina Sobel over Zoom to talk about life as musicians during COVID-19, how they discovered Sephardic music (a diverse genre of Jewish folk music), and their mentor Flory Jagoda, who celebrates her 97th birthday later this month.
NewsCelebrating Flory Jagoda’s Birthday
Celebrate Flory Jagoda’s birthday in a lunchtime livestream concert with the National Museum of Ameriucan Jewish History.
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EventCelebrating Flory Jagoda’s Birthday
Celebrate Flory Jagoda’s birthday in a lunchtime livestream concert with the National Museum of Ameriucan Jewish History.
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EventDanny Knicely, Aimee Curl, Tom Mitchell and John Previti live from An die Musik
Versatile multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely and friends will be streaming from storied Baltimore music venue An die Musik on Saturday, November 21 at 7 o’clock in the evening. Danny will be …
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EventTrio Sefardi in concert: Sonoma Jewish Music Series
Trio Sefardi will be performing over Zoom as part of the Sonoma Jewish Music Series. The trio— Howard Bass, Tina Chancey and Susan Gaeta — have been performing Sephardic Jewish …
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NewsJunious Brickhouse:
Artist, educator, folklorist, dancer and community activist In this video produced by the the National Council for the Traditional Arts Junious Brickhouse reflects on his lifelong exploration of African American …
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NewsThe Richmond Folk Festival 2020 – A Virtual Celebration
There will be no big top tents or jam-packed stages, but the 2020 Richmond Folk Festival is still happening, and you can attend it along with people all across Virginia …
