Mississippi Flavor at the Crossroads | Hattiesburg News

Mississippi’s rich cultural heartbeat takes center stage at the 83rd National Folk Festival, where a brand-new Folklife Area celebrates the state’s soulful traditions and evolving identity. From bluegrass and Hill Country blues to sacred steel and hip hop, this year’s “Mississippi Flavor” lineup blends heritage with innovation, spotlighting everything from Delta tamales and Choctaw cuisine to blacksmithing and catfish grabbling. Curated for the nation’s 250th anniversary, it’s a vibrant tribute to how Mississippi’s music, food, and crafts have shaped America — and how they’re still shaping the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/534693ac99fe1a18