Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation preservation and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials Folkways Records seek to strengthen people s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document “people s music ” spoken word instruction and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987 and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity education increased understanding and lively engagement with the world of sound. On this album emphasis has been placed on the music and instruments indigenous to Mexico. Those of Spanish origin are used only where they are combined with typically Indian music or ceremonies. The elemental and universal qualities of this music give it significance and virility. It has been called ‘the living voice of an ancient culture …
Laura C. Boulton
“En este album el enfasis ha sido puesto en la música y los instrumentos indigenas de Mexico. Aquellos de origen español estan presentes únicamente cuando estan combinados con música o ceremonias tipicamente indigenas. Las cualidades elementales y universales de esta música le dan significado y virilidad por lo que ha sido llamada ‘la voz viviente de una cultura milenaria …”
Laura C. Boulton
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