Sacred Harp Singer
Since 1844 Sacred Harp singers have defined, nurtured, and passed along their art and beliefs. Free of denominational ties, this form of shape-note singing represents a religious expression outside the limits of any church's doctrine and discipline. Courtesy of Georgia Council for the Arts

Mexican Guitar Player
Mexican native Erasto Espinosa gave up a career as a dancer and musician to move to Georgia. He found work at a Gainesville sewing machine factory and played music only occasionally at weddings, at parties, and with friends. He told folklorist Martha Nelson, in a 1993 interview, that one day he’d like to own his own performing arts company. Courtesy of Georgia Council for the Arts

Marching Band
Celebrating African American heritage, the West End Festival was held annually in the historic Atlanta neighborhood (West End) that is home to the historically black colleges and universities Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta. A parade with marching bands was a notable feature. Courtesy of Georgia Council for the Arts
