The Alabama Folklife Association was founded in 1980 to document, preserve, present, and promote the folkways of Alabama.

Announcing 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, Black Belt folk recordings, and two book reviews.

Join the AFA at any level for a free copy or purchase in our online shop!


Announcing Season 3 of the Alabama Folk podcast!

All 18 episodes available 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!


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