South Florida Folklife Center
What do quinceañera celebrations, Trinidadian steelpan music and breakdancing have in common? What about cigar rolling, Brazilian samba and bluegrass jam sessions? Answer: these cultural traditions are examples of the region's folklife. A division of HistoryMiami, the South Florida Folklife Center is committed to documenting, presenting and supporting local traditional arts and culture.
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Heritage Spotlight
Come discover South Florida's living cultural heritage! Our new Heritage Spotlight series showcases local
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Caribbean Percussion Traditions in Miami
Based on local field research, this online exhibition features information on drumming and related arts from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Trinidad and the Bahamas.
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The Guayabera: A Shirt's Story
The Guayabera: A Shirt’s Story explores the changing uses and significance of the guayabera, a traditional piece of menswear worn by Latin American and Caribbean populations.
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What is Folklife?
Folklife includes various types of expressive traditions, including music, dance, storytelling, handmade objects, foodways and more. Follow the link below for more information.
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About Us
Founded in 1986, the South Florida Folklife Center is a division of HistoryMiami. SFFC is dedicated to documenting, presenting and supporting the region's traditional arts and culture.
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Highlighted Projects
Since its founding in 1986, the South Florida Folklife Center has conducted various field research projects. These projects have lead to the creation of educational products, including research reports...
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