Masters of Traditional Arts : A Biographical Dictionary

The text companion to the award-winning, nationally broadcast WGBH radio series that showcased the lives and work of National Heritage Fellowship recipients.The heart of our nation beats with a zydeco pulse. The tapestry of our culture is woven in hand-dyed wool. Passed from generation to generation, the crafts of our ancestors breathe life and expression into the daily world of master artists.-- 250+ entries, A -- Z encyclopedia of biographies of every National Heritage Fellowship recipient from the last 20 years-- Richly illustrated with photographs documenting the artists practicing their crafts-- Includes suggested readings, discography, webography, filmography, and index-- Portrays the lives and achievements of the recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship over the past 20 years. This award is given by the National Endowment for the Arts to recognize America's greatest folk artists-- Recipients of the award represent every region of the United States -- the hills of Appalachia, U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Native American reservations, Louisiana Cajun country, Kentucky bluegrass, and the inner cities of the Northeast-- Includes engrossing biographies, anecdotes, and personal stories gleaned from comprehensive artist interviews and primary source documents that are unavailable from any other sourceGovenar, Alan B. is the author of 'Masters of Traditional Arts : A Biographical Dictionary', published 2002 under ISBN 9781576075456 and ISBN 1576075451.