Mance Lipscomb - By American Folklife Center

Mance Lipscomb: The inspiring blues singer who went largely unnoticed until the age of 65

Mance Lipscomb released his first album in 1960. Titled Texas Songster, the record was a symphony of blues born out of the Lone Star State. It led to more people than ever before listening to the unique sound that he’d been delicately crafting since his youth. It catapulted him onto the airwaves and onto festival stages – and for many this would have been the perfect springboard into a long and fruitful career.
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Creole identity and the history of the Caribbean Coast

Every nation on this planet has a distinctive, diverse history that has undergone various periods of upheaval and change. Nicaragua is one such nation. While most outsiders don’t know much about the history of this region prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1502, indigenous peoples have occupied Nicaragua and broader Central America for thousands of years.
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Handbags have unsurprisingly been trendy. However, this venture is far more than just cashing in on a hobby. For Ana Joli it's about so much more than just making a name for herself or paying the bills. Instead, it's about the 'peacefulness' that it brings her.
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Donatien Fréminot found his way to art through his Chinese mentor, and loves to represent the Seychelles across the globe. However, the true heart of his work lies in the humble coco de mer.