Staten Island Arts

Staten Island Arts

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This video is comprised of an audio interview with retired Staten Island Ferry boat captain Frank Peters and original footage taken of the ferry boat in New York Harbor.

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Occupation

This video features interpretations of two iconic African American spirituals (Over My Head & Swing Low Sweet Chariot) by Reverand Gayle Heyward and the Luis Augusta Mosely (LAM) Inspirational Choir on Staten Island.

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Occupation

Music

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Belief

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Pahim Path Mangalya production by the National Dance Troupe of Sri Lanka on Staten Island in August 2014.

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Ritual

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Dance

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Tour the Staten Island neighborhood of Port Richmond with young traditional dancer Jesus Almedo

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Place

Foodways

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Dance

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