About Iowa Roots with Riki Saltzman mp3

Iowa Roots features stories, music and talk with traditional artists from a variety of ethnic, geographic, occupational and religious groups found in Iowa.

In the past, American Indians, Europeans, Africans, Latinos and Americans from the east sought refuge in Iowa. Now, in the 21st century, our state also includes peoples from Asia and Africa.

Today, Iowa is witness to a host of old and new traditions that enrich our culture — from Meskwaki drumming to Norwegian hardanger embroidery, from African American Blues to Danish smørrebrød, from Sudanese hairbraiding to Vietnamese phó, from Amish quilts and Amana wines to Bosnian rugs and Mexican quinceañeras.

Sponsors

Iowa Roots is a production of the Iowa Arts Council and WOI Radio, a public radio station based at Iowa State University. Public Radio broadcasts the radio series throughout the state. Curt Snook produced all but 10 segments of the third season; Phil Nusbaum is the producer of those programs.

For more information contact:
Riki Saltzman
Iowa Folklife Coordinator
515.242.6195
Riki.Saltzman@iowa.gov.

Many of those interviewed for this project may be contacted directly.
Please use the contact information provided in their biographies.
However, a few would like to maintain their privacy. Please respect their wishes!