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Undertaking Death

Undertaking Death: A Conversation with Brooklyn Funeral Directors features local undertakers providing insight into the folklore of death and remembrance as practiced in Brooklyn's diverse communities... more

Virgin of Sorrows Procession

Join BAC folklorist Kay Turner for the annual Italian Catholic Sacred Hearts and St. Stephen Church Virgin of Sorrows Procession re-enacting Mary's mourning of the dead Christ. 20 participant limit *$... more

73 related artists in the registry

Abraham, Kyle

Kyle Abraham, professional dancer and choreographer, began his training at the Civic Light Opera Academy and the Creative and Performing Arts High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He continued his... more

Afrekhan, Akila

Artistic from young. Worked as a commercial artist and Graphic Designer. Studied Art & Advertising Design, Graphic Design and Set Design. Specializing in Scenic Art. Dabbled in all of the processes fr... more

Andrews, JUNIOR

My name is JE.ANDREWS/CocoriteHouse.I'M from a wonderful Caribbean country name Trinidad&Tobago.Now live in the great Brooklyn with its melting pot of people.My work come from my soul and my childhood... more

Augustin, Frisner

I am a master drummer from Haiti. My compositions are based on traditional songs and rhythms that accompany dances of African origin that generations have preserved in my country. I am Artistic Direct... more