text:  When you become a sustaining member of HPR, you help this public radio station with reliable funding year-round. Your automatic monthly donation helps power the programs you love. Donate today at HawaiiPublicRadio.org. I'm Nick Spitzer. This is American Roots, celebrating the NEA National Heritage Fellowships. Each year since 1982, the program has recognized artistic excellence, lifetime achievement, and contributions to the nation's traditional arts heritage.