The vitality, wry humor, and indomitable spirit of jazz dancer Norma Miller, one of the premier d...

New from Alan Govenar, Come Round Right is a deeply personal novel and a paean to a pivotal momen...

The true story of a strong, successful, and independent woman tattooist and artist through her ow...

Juneteenth Texas explores African-American folkways and traditions from both African-American and...

A collection of first hand narratives and oral histories portraying the African American experien...

For much of the 20th century, Dallas was home to a wide range of vital popular music. By the 1920...

For much of the 20th century, Dallas was home to a wide range of vital popular music. By the 1920...

In this deeply satirical homage to The Decameron, ten asymptomatic pandemic survivors shelter tog...

Using a century of photographs taken by black photographers and detailed interviews with the men ...

Texas Blues allows artists to speak in their own words, revealing the dynamics of blues, from its...

Native American drumming and chant; Czech and German polka; country fiddling; African American sp...

2011 ARSC Award for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research for Best History

With over 120 unique b&w photographs, this is a must have for all rhythm and blues enthusiasts!

Through fascinating profiles of five National Heritage Fellows, folklorist Alan Govenar celebrate...

Updated edition with new photos and text exploring the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair, ci...

Dive into the life and work of master craftsman Jeronimo Lozano and his extraordinarily detailed ...

The inspiring story of an extraordinary woman and her commitment to photography, philanthropy, an...

'Just outside of downtown Dallas lies a section of the city called Deep Ellum, where graffiti and...

'A new biography of the beloved but mysterious Blind Lemon Jefferson, famous blues musician. Born...

A visual history of the life of Augustus 'Gus' Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, explo...

The true story of Maud Wagner--contortionist, aerial artist, carnival performer and barker, wife,...

Making Culture by Hand travels to places, rural, suburban and urban, where tradition and innovati...

Making Culture by Hand travels to places, rural, suburban and urban, where tradition and innovati...

Making Culture by Hand travels to places, rural, suburban and urban, where tradition and innovati...

Making Culture by Hand travels to places, rural, suburban and urban, where tradition and innovati...

Making Culture by Hand travels to places, rural, suburban and urban, where tradition and innovati...