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Excerpt: José Gabriel Muñoz Library of Congress Performance
Excerpt from a performance by cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz at the Library of Congress.
Video Provided by José Gabriel Muñoz
Video Provided by José Gabriel Muñoz
José Gabriel Muñoz: Library of Congress Oral History Interview
Oral history interview at the Library of Congress.
Testimonial for the Ancestors: Kalila Borghini
In the fall of 2011, Raíces Cultural Center began an oral history project called "Testimonials for the Ancestors", collecting video interviews from community members willing to share their stories and histories about how they remember, honor and…
Testimonial for the Ancestors: Erick Gaspar
In the fall of 2011, Raíces Cultural Center began an oral history project called "Testimonials for the Ancestors", collecting video interviews from community members willing to share their stories and histories about how they remember, honor and…
Raíces Roots Music Oral History Interview: Nancy Friedman
Oral history interview with drummer, musician and composer Nancy Friedman.
Raíces Roots Music Oral History Interview: Elizabeth Sayre
Oral history interview with drummer Elizabeth Sayre.
Raíces Roots Music Collection - Oral History with Professora Amazonas - Capoeirista
Oral history interview with capoeirista and drummer Jana Burton.
Gabe Muñoz
Cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz after his oral history interview with the Raíces Digital Archive.
Ten Stringed Cuatro
The Puerto Rican cuatro is unofficially known as the national instrument of Puerto Rico. It is used to play the traditional jíbaro music of the mountains of Puerto Rico.
Cuatro - Close Up
Close up José Gabriel Muñoz’s modern ten-string cuatro while he plays after his oral history interview for the Raíces Digital Archive.
Playing Cuatro
José Gabriel Muñoz gave the Raíces Digital Archive crew a short private concert after his oral history interview.
After the Interview
José Gabriel Muñoz speaking with Raíces Cultural Center director Francisco G. Gómez after his oral history interview with the Raíces Digital Archive Crew
Testimonial for the Ancestors: Call for Interviews Announcement Flyer
Flyer calling for participation in the Raíces Cultural Archive’s “Testimonial for the Ancestors” Oral History Project.
Excerpt: Classical Music Demonstration on Cuatro
Cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz demonstrates how the cuatro is interpreted with classical music.An excerpt from Cello Suite No.1 by J.S. Bach interpreted by José Gabriel Muñoz. The Cello Suite was transposed and arranged on the cuatro by Alvin Medina.…
Oral History with José Gabriel Muñoz - Cuatrista
On October 20, 2019, Raíces Cultural Center had the honor of conducting an oral history interview with cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz. Download a PDF of the full oral history interview transcript here: José Gabriel Muñoz Interview Transcript
Family Ties: Stories That Inspire - Oral History Interview with Tiffany Keo
Oral history interview with Tiffany Keo about her mother Dorothy Dips.
Family Ties: Stories That Inspire - Oral History Interview with Jimena Ladino
Oral history interview with Jimena Ladino about her Uncle Jesús.
Family Ties: Stories That Inspire - Oral History Interview with Ty Thompson
Oral history interview with Ty Thompson about his grandfather Archie Warren.
Family Ties: Stories That Inspire - Oral History Interview with Claudia Portillo
Oral history interview with Claudia Portillo about her great-grandfather Roberto Wolff.
Family Ties: Stories That Inspire - Oral History Interview with Layla Ahmed
Oral history interview with Layla Ahmed about her grandparents Mohammed and Shirin.
Raíces Roots Music Collection - Oral History with Don Pepe Santana
Oral history interview with Andean folkloric musician and culture bearer Don Pepe Santana.
Pepe Santana Oral History Excerpt - Andean Identity
In this clip Pepe talks about the "Andean identity" and how important it is for Andeans to take pride in their culture. Pepe fears that if Andeans don't take advantage of all they have to offer to share it with the world, that the culture will be…
Raíces Roots Music Oral History Interview: Melanie Maldonado
Oral history interview with independent researcher, performer, and artivist Melanie Maldonado.
Raíces Roots Music Oral History Interview: Sarah Town
Oral history interview with musician, dancer, composer and researcher Sarah Town.
Raíces Roots Music Oral History Interview: Jana Burton
Oral history interview with capoeirista and drummer Jana Burton.