Ina McNeil: Native American Educator by Nancy Solomon Ina McNeil was born on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. She is the great great granddaughter of Chief Sitting Bull, the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota warrior. Her traditional name is Scarlet Whirlwind Woman or Wamni-Umni-Luta-Wi, a name given to Ina by her great grandfather Henry […]
Debbie Lynch: Irish Stepdancer The Irish community on Long Island is one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. Since the late 1800s, when Irish immigrants first came to the United States, there have been Irish laborers, farmers and other tradespeople who have called Long Island home. Although many first made their homes in […]
Sejal Kukadia: Tabla Player and Teacher Sejal was born and raised in upstate New York, the daughter of Indian immigrants, where she was surrounded by traditional Indian musical instruments. Over the years, she has grown to become the only female classical tabla soloist in the United States. Although her family had no musical specialties, she […]
KENAHORA: Klezmer Musicians KENAHORA is composed of several musicians who have been preeminent in the world of klezmer music, bringing their unique brand of music to audiences far and wide. With collectively over 150 years of performing to their credit, the members of Kenahora are truly all-stars and mentors to both musicians and audiences alike. Ken […]
Newsday announced the 2017 Arts grants made on Long Island, including grants to Long Island Traditions Read the full article. Article courtesy of Newsday
A review of the Working the Waters maritime program from the Anton News Service Read the full article. Article courtesy of Anton News.
Pete Kelly: Master Irish Fiddler The Irish community on Long Island is one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. Since the late 1800s there have been Irish laborers, farmers and other tradespeople who have called Long Island home. By the early 1920s there was a sizable Irish community with churches, dance halls, social […]
Reem Hussein: Muslim Artist American born Muslim artist Reem Hussein holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. She completed her training in interior design and the restoration of antiques and decorative arts objects at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Her study and handling of antiques, and preserving of the visual aging qualities […]
Long Island Herald reviews the opening of the Freeport Nautical Mile exhibit Read the full article. Article courtesy of LI Herald
Newsday reviews the opening of the Freeport Waters exhibit. Read the full article. Article courtesy of Newsday
