Heritage Spotlight
HistoryMiami’s South Florida Folklife Center is proud to present the Heritage Spotlight series, an annual artist-in-residence program that highlights Miami-area traditional artists and cultures. Each year, the series showcases three individual artists or ensembles and their traditions. Participating artists share their art through public events, school programs, and multimedia products.
Current Artist-in-Residence
Joe Zeytoonian
April - June 2013
While growing up in Boston's Armenian community, Joe Zeytoonian learned to play the oud, a Middle Eastern guitar-like instrument. An oud master, he also specializes in doumbek, a chalice-shaped drum played with the hands.
Upcoming Artist-in-Residence
Perú Expresión
September - November 2013
Perú Expresión is an ensemble that performs traditional Peruvian music and dance, including Afro-Peruvian traditions.
Past Artists-in-Residence
Serge Toussaint
January - March 2013
Born in Haiti, Serge Toussaint is a Miami-based muralist and sign artist. His creations can be found in several parts of Miami-Dade County, including Little Haiti.
Mieko Kubota
September - November 2012
Mieko Kubota practices a variety of Japanese arts such as ikebana (flower arranging), origami, calligraphy, and the tea ceremony. She also teaches the Japanese language.
James Kelly
April - June 2012
James Kelly is a renowned Irish fiddler who is originally from the Emerald Isle. He learned the fiddling tradition from his father John, a respected musician from County Clare.
Ezequiel Torres
January - March 2012
Born in Havana, Cuba, Ezequiel Torres is a master drummer and drum maker who specializes in the batá drum, a key instrument in the Afro-Cuban Orisha religion.
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This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. It is also supported by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Additional funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the Florida Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
