One Sample Cultural Foundation
Dedicated to preserving and promoting Latin American cultural heritage through inclusive programs and community engagement.
The One Sample Cultural Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and empowering Latin American cultural expressions in the United States. Rooted in values of inclusivity, creativity, and cultural preservation, the foundation encourages artistic projects that celebrate minorities’ heritage, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender orientation. Its mission is to produce high-quality cultural programs that engage the community, foster participation in the arts through educational and inclusive initiatives, and empower artists to share their traditions and creativity with broader audiences. By positioning itself as a leading platform for artistic creation and a repository of community traditions, the foundation ensures that the rich cultural legacy of Latin America thrives across generations.
The foundation’s values are reflected in its commitment to accessibility, diversity, and community engagement. Through events like “Cantos Navideños,” a traditional concert celebrating Latin American Christmas music, and programs such as the “Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music,” it highlights the importance of preserving cultural traditions while fostering inclusivity. The organization also prioritizes accessibility by hosting events in venues compliant with ADA regulations, ensuring participation for individuals with disabilities. By empowering artists and creating spaces for intergenerational knowledge transfer, the foundation nurtures creativity while strengthening community bonds. These efforts underscore its dedication to celebrating diversity and ensuring that Latin American heritage remains a vibrant source of inspiration and unity for future generations.
Support Hernán Marín Program
The Hernán Marín Program is an arts and culture non-profit effort to preserve, promote, and develop the traditional folk music and performers from the Eastern Venezuela region, a genre locally known as “joropo oriental”. (Learn More)
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Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music
Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan Music is a multidisciplinary educational conference that explores the expression of the rich cultural traditions of African culture and European religious practices in Venezuela, particularly focusing...
El Poder Sanador del Sonido
El Poder Sanador del Sonido El poder sanador del sonido es una charla interactiva facilitada por el músico y musicoterapeuta venezolano Juan José Capella. La actividad consta de tres partes: la primera se trata de una conversación con el público acerca del sonido, la...
Cantos Navideños
Cantos Navideños Concert “Cantos Navideños”. Inés María Bravo sings Christmas Carols and Parrandas from Venezuela. One Sample Cultural Foundation (OSCF) presents the traditional annual Christmas concert of singer Inés María Bravo, "Cantos Navideños", which honors and...
Featured Artists
Juan José Capella
Músico, cantante, compositor y musicoterapeuta venezolano
Juan José Capella is a Venezuelan musician, singer, composer, and music therapist born in 1961. With over 40 years of experience in the musical field, he has developed his career as an interpreter of Latin American music, particularly Venezuelan, Brazilian, and Caribbean music.
Brenda Rengel
Dedicated and versatile violinist
Axzel Sequera
Preserving and Innovating Joropo Oriental
Axzel Sequera, a distinguished singer and songwriter from Venezuela, has dedicated his life to the preservation and evolution of “joropo oriental,” a traditional music genre deeply rooted in the working-class communities of fishermen and farmers along the eastern coast of Venezuela.
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