The Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage returned for another year at the Richmond Folk Festival, celebrating the musical traditions and artists that make Virginia such a vibrant place. One of the highlights of the weekend honored Richmond’s own musical icon D’Angelo, who sadly passed away in 2025. Led by Randall…...
Announcing the Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage Artists at the 2026 Richmond Folk Festival
The Center for Cultural Vibrancy Stage returns to the Allianz Amphitheater with a weekend celebrating remarkable musical traditions, creative energy and cultural connections from Virginia and beyond. This year’s lineup puts a special spotlight on Richmond and Virginia artists, alongside visiting performers and one-of-a-kind collaborations, including a Richmond tribute to…...
CCV in 2025: Supporting and Invigorating Cultural Traditions
Everything below reflects a year of CCV’s intentional, hands-on work assisting artists, building trust across communities, and supporting and invigorating cultural traditions. CCV takes risks alongside artists, responds nimbly to opportunities as they arise, and keeps our work artist-focused and vibrant. We are so grateful to our many partners and…...
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…...
