The banks of the James River were once again alive with energy for the 21st Richmond Folk Festival, and CCV was right in the heart of the action. 2025 brought new experiences and a bit of uncharted territory, as the Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage moved from its longtime home…...
Applications Open: Cohort 3 – Khayal Apprenticeship with The Saami Family
We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for Cohort 3 of the Khayal Apprenticeship, a rare, four-week intensive with The Saami Brothers alongside their father, Ustad Naseeruddin Saami. This immersive program offers group training sessions and optional one-on-one lessons focused on the fundamentals of voice culture—discovering your true…...
CCV Returns to the Clifden Arts Festival
CCV has just returned from another incredible experience at the Clifden Arts Festival in the stunning Connemara region of Ireland. This marked our fourth year collaborating with the festival to share the rich musical traditions of America’s diverse cultural communities with Irish audiences. This year, we were thrilled to bring…...
CCV Embarks on a Global Apprenticeship Program, Launching in the Cayman Islands
One of the founding principles of the CCV is to ensure that treasured artforms from around the world not only survive but remain vibrant and essential. One of the single most effective ways to support community-based traditional arts and practices is through the support of apprenticeships. For more than two…...
The Legendary Ingramettes join Stanley Jacobs and the Ten Sleepless Knights in St. Croix
In a remarkable cultural exchange produced by CCV, the Legendary Ingramettes, Richmond, Virginia’s “First Family of Gospel,” joined forces with Stanley Jacobs and the Ten Sleepless Knights, a celebrated quelbe ensemble from St. Croix, for a memorable collaboration on the island. Both groups share the honor of receiving the 2022…...
