Me and my namesake Grandma!!!

I talk with my grandma about her life as a awesome person!!!

First Generation Indian Immigrant

Today I asked my mother some questions regarding her experience from moving to a new county and how those experiences helped her build her new life in America. Through this interview, I was about to learn more about the hardships...

Interview with an American from Kenya

Grace Muturi Kasper, is a family friend. Grace came to America from Kenya. Grace was gracious enough to take the time out of her busy schedule to allow me to interview her.

Mama actually goes to California

Mama Miller shares her experience of moving with her husband from the East coast to southern California.

Steve Desroches and Michelle Axelson

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Michelle Axelson (45) about her move to Provincetown, Massachusetts where she is known for her activism and as the owner of the historic and iconic feminist bookstore Womencrafts.

Interview with my Mom

I spoke with my mom about her previous career choices. Also, I talked to her about some of her family growing up. I learned a lot about what her career was like which I found interesting.

Great thanksgiving listen

I asked my grandma about her life leading up to the moment of the interview. She is nearly 90 years old, so she had plenty to say.

What my faith means to me?

In this interview conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Charlize Deveza (16) interviews her mom Cynthia Deveza (48) about her religion and faith. Cynthia shares how her faith has helped her throughout her entire life. She...

Meet the Penza Family: Evelyn & Tony, Owners of the Red Barn Farm & Pie Shop!

The Penza Family, Evelyn & Tony discuss their family history, their immigrant experience in South Jersey, and the dynamic way their Italian-American immigrant-family legacy was created using the foodways of Southern New Jersey.

Gary Hance's Incredible 4th Grade Find!

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

From College to the Navy to E.R. Nurse, Mom and Beyond-Mother Daughter Interview

Caitlin Bird (18) talks with her mom AnneMarie Bird (50) about her own mother, faith, college decisions, the navy, life as an emergency department nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic and more. Enjoy :)

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist & Educator Oksana Pasakas!

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

Interview with Riya
November 24, 2017 App Interview

A sit down with my cousin, on Thanksgiving, enjoy!

Recording – 11-27-2023 17:07:45

In this interview, Suzanne McFadden (age 75) is interviewed by her granddaughter about her childhood life and family.

Steve Desroches and Jon Richardson

Steve Desroches (48) talks to musician Jon Richardson (35) about his work in Provincetown, Massachusetts and in particular his role as a piano man in a town with a long tradition of piano bars.

Interview with My Father, Rod Najimian

My father Rod Najimian, discusses his upbringing in New Jersey, his relationship with his parents and brother, and how he navigated these relationships after his entire immediate family moved to Florida