Alabama State Council on the Arts Executive Director Albert B. “Al” Head will receive the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship award in Washington, D.C., on October 3, 2012. The award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the preservation and awareness of cultural heritage. The fellowships are the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. In this podcast, Head discusses the profound impact of traditional arts on communities. Learn more about the award.