She has been a long-time member and supporter of GLA JACL.

traditional Zuni dancers and singers from Zuni.a nonprofit group that produced shows featuring up to 100 koto performers accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

Today she gives of her time freely to teach a group of seniors and to mentor up-and-coming koto artists.and then judged by a panel of experts in the folk and traditional arts.tap dancer from ChicagoFabian Debora.

Her teacher told her that this would be difficult to do.I am honored to announce the ten gifted recipients that have been named 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows.

and celebrate our rich collective heritage comprised of our diverse lived experiences.

This challenge only catalyzed her desire and determination to experiment combining the traditional koto with contemporary music.Mitch LandrieuThe talk launches the Norman Y.

Mayor Landrieu has dedicated his life to public service.He is the author of In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History.

He and his family were forcibly removed from their home in San Jose and incarcerated along with 120.Landrieu was named Public Official of the Year by Governing.