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Judy Peiser
Judy Peiser (born June 5, 1954) is the co-founder and current executive director of the Center for Southern Folklore in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Univserity of Illinois and as Master's degree from the University of Memphis.

Peiser founded the Center for Southern Folkore in 1972 along with Williams Ferris.

Peiser has produced numerous documentary films including Fannie Bell Chapman: Gospel Singer, Gravel Springs Fife and Drum, and Ray Lum: Mule Trader.

She is currently a member of the board of directors of the North American Folk Alliance.

Peiser is a frequent lecturer at preservation and folk gatherings throughout the world. She was recognized by Esquire Magazing for changing America and by Southern Living for having made a difference in the changing South.

List of Artists Who Were Once 'Regulars' at the Center for Southern Folklore

 * North Mississippi Allstars
 * Mose Vinson
 * Fred Ford (musician) & Honeymoon Garner
 * Blind Mississippi Morris