National Endowment for the Arts Announces 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellows
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- 02 Mar 2023
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Washington, DC—The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is pleased to announce this year’s NEA National Heritage Fellows, recipients of our nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. For more than 40 years, the NEA has annually presented these lifetime honors in recognition of the diverse cultural traditions that comprise our nation and the individuals whose dedication and artistry contribute to their preservation and growth. Each fellowship includes a $25,000 award. Details will be released in the future about an event to honor the 2023 fellows.
“The 2023 National Heritage Fellows exemplify what it means to live an artful life,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “Their rich and diverse art forms connect us to the past, strengthen our communities today, and give hope to future generations in ways that only the arts can. Our nation is strengthened through their meaningful practices, expressions, and preservation of traditional artistry.”
The 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellows are:
- R.L. Boyce, Hill Country Blues Musician from Como, Mississippi
Boyce was born into the African American fife and drum tradition and grew up playing with and learning from many great musicians. His North Mississippi blues approach to playing and song structures are rooted in past traditions, yet his music is uniquely contemporary. Read More..
