Video of Erykah Badu performing at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of the crowd during a performance by Erykah Badu at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of brief interviews with members of the crowd during a performance by Erykah Badu at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of the crowd during a performance by Martha Burks at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of audiovisual and film operations during a performance by Martha Burks at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of the crowd during a performance by Martha Burks at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of the crowd during a performance by Martha Burks at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of Martha Burks performing at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Footage includes performances by YGBA (Young, Gifted, and Black Artists), 40 Fingers, Martha Burks, and Andrea Wallace.

Video of the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. Kevin Felder, Dwaine Caraway, and Mia Phillips speak.

Video of Steve Pickett speaking at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Video of Curtis King speaking at the inaugural Riverfront Jazz Festival, hosted by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

Recording of Malhong Sankhil singing Sumphaai and Rangleen song called "Sonraang Khu thah myur ma'oh" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Angshel Khular singing the Laam Laa called 'Ani yoo hangsuk ke txvi txvaa mrsaal le'. Angshel is an expert trumpeteer amongst the few Lamkang trumpeteers. He is also a known Laapuu singer and dancer. This recording was made in M.Seljol village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Shilshi Angpol of Wangjangloon singing a snu laa oon "Suulpaar Pher Yenyen neh". It used to be sung by his grandmother Thamchek, Aunt Bongshot, and his mother Bongmuk and sharing how they use to sing in the "arkaa," a platform for singers during the Totlang K'am festivals. This recording is part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research project collection by Sumshot Khular.

Thamring Shilshi singing Paam Laa in the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.This recording was made in Thamlapokpi village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Shetphong Sankhil extending invitation to the community members to gather inside the hall as the Lamkang folk song competition was about to begin. Marting Tholung conducts the program as its leader. Malhong Sankhil here seen showing briefly the traditional ornaments before the commencement of the competition to Tony Khular. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Shomshot Tholung singing Reelruh song during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Tholung Tete singing Khujin Laa "Akhuu jing yoso Var joso" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlakpokpi village.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Shetphong Sankhil of Thamlapokpi and Donnu Sankhil discussing about fore-fathers origin and family lineage. This recording was made in Thamlakhuren village as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research work collection by Sumshot Khular.

Recording of Angela Tholung singing Lam loon laa "alam moh k'hei txooi e" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village on 1st January 2017.The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Leivon Tokeel Tholungnu singing a Lamkang folk song Laam laa called "Tamu phaai santing kthxa chenglim lam" during the folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Krei Klou dance is a rare dance and with the realization of its importance Mr. Shetphong Sankhil taught this young children to learn to dance and they performed on the new years day at Thamlapokpi village, Shetphong also taught the songs to the singers. This was an initiative to make children learn about the culture and trasitions from young age inorder to keep the culture alive and vibrant. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.

Recording of Shilting Jangvei singing Totlang Laa "Tamu Phaai Santing kthxaa chinglim lam meh" during the Lamkang folk song competition at Thamlapokpi village. The video is taken by Sumshot and Tony Khular as part of the Firebird Foundation for Anthropological Research Project.