The Alabama Folklife Association was founded in 1980 to document, preserve, present, and promote the folkways of Alabama.
Just released: Tributaries 18!
Featuring research and photo essays on coal miners, tornado shelters, piñatas, Black funeral pamphlets, bayou folktales, Sacred Harp memorial lessons, drag pageants, Jewish life in Selma and Birmingham, an all-Black traveling revue, folk recordings in the Black Belt, and two book reviews.
Join the AFA at any level for a free copy, or purchase in our online shop!
Tune in TUESDAYS at 7PM to Alabama Public Radio to celebrate Alabama folklife this holiday season!
Featuring the Alabama Folk and Gravy podcasts!
TUESDAYS, 7PM, Dec. 10 - Jan. 14
Season 3 of the Alabama Folk podcast is here!
Catch all 18 episodes on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you stream, or listen online!
Is there a tradition you’d like to teach or learn in your Alabama community?
Our Alabama Folk program can provide funding!
Reach out to the AFA today!
