Smithsonian Folkways CK-05007-CCD Marimba Band

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. Recorded by Emory Cook

-The marimba s home is a large part of the south of Mexico especially Chiapas and Oaxaca. The instrument is used in Mexico City to accompany all kinds of modern popular songs today but originally it was used to play regional sones or social dances-"


Grabado por Emory Cook

-Gran parte del sur de Mexico especialmente Chiapas y Oaxaca es hogar de la marimba. En Ciudad de Mexico se usa hoy en dia para acompa-ar toda clase de canciones populares pero originalmente era usada para tocar sones regionales y bailes..."


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