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. Playing 41 instruments and a wide repertoire of folk Afro Latin and political music Grupo Moncada has emerged as one of Cuba s most exciting and versatile young music groups. Since their first appearance at the University of Havana on October 7 1972 Moncada has toured throughout Cuba traveling in troubadour tradition using music to talk about revolutionary change…
“El Grupo Moncada es una de las agrupaciones jóvenes mas impresionantes y versatiles que ha surgido en Cuba con un amplio repertorio de música folclórica afro latina y politica. Desde su primera presentación en la Universidad de La Habana el 7 de octubre de 1972 Moncada ha viajado a traves de la isla conservando la tradición trovadoresca usando su música para hablar del cambio revolucionario…”
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