Today, the D.C. jazz community is a sonic and visual embodiment of the diverse and multifaceted legacy of the area, entrenched in complex histories of gentrification and whitewashing yet also a vibrant sense of musical joy.

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#JazzDay

Since 2018, Arab American DJs, event planners, and party promoters have cultivated a growing nightlife space for the diaspora, honoring their heritage through music and dance.

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#ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #InternationalDanceDay

What does it take to revive a minoritized language—one that has been systemically marginalized, persecuted, or banned?

A new book based on our #SmithsonianSMiLE research project across Europe explores the answers: s.si.edu/3UgpRVJ

Multilingual Matters

📢 Calling all K-12 educators! Dive deeper into Japanese American WWII history and enrich your teaching toolbox with invaluable resources. Register now for the event hosted by NVN and Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. s.si.edu/4baULWh #AANHPI

Announcing The Complete Friends of Old Time Music Concert by Bessie Jones, John Davis & The Georgia Sea Island Singers with Mississippi Fred McDowell and Ed Young, coming June 14th. This live recording from April 1965 is presented here for the first time, each song a revelation.

This weekend at Getty in Los Angeles, join “An Evening with Sharde Thomas and Dom Flemons.” It’s part of Sounds of L.A., a free concert series presented in collaboration with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Register: s.si.edu/49ZXGjY 🎶

“Maybe I’ve left this little bit of enjoyment and helped extend the culture of our people.”

Armenian American oud player Richard Hagopian is featured in our Nat'l Endow f/t Arts National Heritage Fellows story map: s.si.edu/storymap

#ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay

“In America, craft is seen as a hobby—not something you can do as a job.”

Abby Gitlitz, founder of Bloomington Creative Glass Center, believes otherwise. Trained as glassblower, she helps students rediscover the joy of making things by hand.

Read on: s.si.edu/49JRmfS 🔥

Take a 3D tour of our Tree of Life to learn about the flora and fauna that decorate the sculpture and help bring it to life. s.si.edu/3T5eHB2 #EarthDay #DíaDeLaTierra Smithsonian 3D

We’ve got your #EarthDay soundtrack covered!

With this @folkways playlist, dive into songs that take the natural world as both inspiration and accompaniment.

Find it on your preferred platform: s.si.edu/4d54uPC 🍃

Ann Savoy’s first solo album, Another Heart, is out today on CD, LP, and digital platforms. 💌

Produced by Dirk Powell, this album offers a glimpse into Savoy’s formative years and the sounds that set her on the path to becoming a cherished musical icon.

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“I am very honored as an Emirati woman to be invited to #WashingtonDC . I wanted to show the world that Emirati women are very powerful and strong, and they can do so many things.'—December 2023 Artisan in Residence and Emirati ceramist Sarah Al Hosani. #Ceramics #CulturalVitality

How do we support artisans around the world? One way is through the Artisan in Residence program, a partnership with Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. Seen here is Emirati ceramist Sarah Al Hosani. As the December 2023 Artisan in Residence, she hosted public programs in #DC . s.si.edu/4aYEFie

As part of the 2024 #LanguageLodge , a participant shared social media posts about one of the most famous #Ekpeye dishes, ogbolo li mechi ede. Ekpeye is one of the languages spoken in Rivers State, Nigeria. #CulturalHeritage #CulturalVitality #IndigenousLanguage

During the 2024 #LanguageLodge , we worked with creators of #IndigenousLanguage and minoritized language media. The program had hundreds of registrants representing 182 named languages across 44 countries. 📷: A participant created five slides sharing Tongan. #CulturalVitality

Prepare to embark on an odyssey through the profound essence of Latin Jazz. Join us on April 19 at 7 pm Smithsonian NMNH's Baird Auditorium for special performances by the John Santos Sextet & Hugo Cruz and Caminos.

Free event. Registration encouraged: s.si.edu/43CMtnF

“I was taught not to openly admit that we have a child with special needs.”

Anna Wang and the Friends of Children with Special Needs are working to deconstruct stigma around neurodivergence in East Asian cultures.

Read on: s.si.edu/3TXA753

#AutismAcceptanceMonth

Want to work at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival this summer? The deadline for quotes for these two contract positions has been extended to April 22.

#MuseJobs #DCJobs