Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Mongolian wrestling, Indian puppets, Chinese storytellers, and Afghan musicians share the National Mall over the next two weeks with yurts, camels, and Yo-Yo-Ma. Join Kojo for a preview of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, focusing on the cultural legacy of the "Silk Road."
Guests
- Richard Kurin Director, The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage; and author of "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem" (Collins/Smithsonian)
- Ted Levin Co-Curator of The Smithsonian Folklife Festival; also Associate Professor of Music, Dartmouth College
- Rajeev Sethi Designer and Cultural Curator, The Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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