Arts

The annual Florida Folk Festival kicks off in North Florida at 6 p.m. this Friday. The three-day cultural celebration is bringing together hip-hop and graffiti artists with traditional Chinese musicians and many other performers this year.

The state-sponsored festival is a celebration of the culture and traditions unique to Florida. All weekend, people will be able to take in traditional musical performances at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center in White Springs, near the intersection of I-10 and I-75.

First, journalist Blaine Harden tells the unbelievable story of Shin Dong-hyuks escape from a North Korean prison camp his book, Escape from Camp 14. Then, fueled by her love for all humanity, Dr. Maya Angelou has always worked tirelessly to span the gaps of race and gender.

Now she is working on another project, the Maya Angelou Center for Women’s Health and Wellness. The goals of the center are educating women on healthy living and achieving equality in women’s health care. Blaine Harden and Dr. Maya Angelou, this week on Prime Time Radio.