The Alabama Folklife Association was founded in 1980 to document, preserve, present, and promote the folkways of Alabama.
Northeast Alabama! Join us this SATURDAY, MARCH 7 at the Woodville Public Library to document your traditions!
Big thanks to the Jackson County Sentinel for helping us spread the word!
Released: December 2, 2025
Announcing: Tributaries 19!
Featuring research articles and book reviews on quilting songs in the Black Belt, the old time Tennessee muskmelon, textile mill culture in Avondale, Black landownership, music on shared land, Birmingham recording studios, hunting and conservation, story quilts, and gospel music.
Join the AFA today for a free copy or purchase a copy in our online shop.
Dive into Alabama folklife with the Alabama Folk podcast! In 24 episodes, Alabama artists and makers describe traditions passed down through the generations. Through their lives, we discover the many histories, cultures, communities, and landscapes that make us Alabama folk.
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