By Chris Simkins July 04, 2012 WASHINGTON — One featured attraction at the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates the culture in African American neighborhoods of Washington, DC. Many residents have maintained their American traditions along with African cultural roots and they’re trying to pass them to younger generations in the form of art and music. One

We stopped by the VOICE OF AMERICA studios on C Street for an interview that aired live on IN FOCUS, the daily 30-minute program that brings information to viewers across Africa. Check out some of these behind the scenes photos. The experience was amazing and we are so incredibly grateful to our gracious hosts, Ndimyake