UPCOMING EVENTS
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The main goals of We Black Folk are to build a Boston-based movement for Black folk arts and to present a large-scale interactive festival which will inform, highlight and expand the re-establishment of the Black folk genre. We are responding to community desires to offer more of this genre and to provide a platform for the historically marginalized stories and music of Black American culture to be heard and seen.We Black Folk serves multiple audiences, including (but not limited to) the general public, performing/visual artists, production professionals (e.g., audio engineers/videographers),and small-businesses.
We Black Folk is A Boston-based movement encompassing interactive performances and conversations, providing platforms for marginalized stories and music of traditional Black Folk arts. With the use of media archival we will tell, showcase and archive the stories of Boston Black folk culture in efforts to preserve and unearth the often marginalized stories of this community.
Digging Deeper
Diggin’ Deeper is a video series from We Black Folk that unearths the hidden histories and cultural legacies behind Black art, music, and storytelling. Each episode dives into a specific topic — from instruments like the banjo to overlooked moments in American history — connecting the past to the present through a Black lens. It’s about reclaiming narratives, celebrating roots, and sparking conversation.
Legacy Roots
Legacy Roots is a video series dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the Black artists, traditions, and cultural movements that have shaped folk music and its many offshoots. Through storytelling, historical deep dives, and artist reflections, the series preserves and amplifies the legacies of Black musicians whose contributions have often been overlooked or erased. By connecting past influences to present-day artistry, Legacy Roots serves as both an educational resource and a celebration of the deep, evolving impact of Black folk traditions across genres.
Thank you for your support! Your generosity helps us preserve and celebrate Black folk traditions while amplifying the voices of Black artists, storytellers, and cultural practitioners. We Black Folk operates under the fiscal sponsorship of BAMS Fest, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID #81-2970737.
