Folklife treats old field recordings not as time capsules, but as heirloom seeds passed down from a bygone generation. Planting these sturdy seeds in modern soil, this versatile gathering of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary audiences. They also explore Stone’s diverse catalog with entrancing indie-pop originals and songs from East and West Africa. Folklife’s concerts and educational programs are moving and participatory experiences that prove folk songs are indeed perennials for the people.