Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage promotes greater understanding and sustainability of cultural heritage across the United States and around the world through research, education, and community engagement. The Center hosts the annual Folklife Festival on the National Mall and is home to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Smithsonian Folkways is dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound.