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)
Latest Updates
Solo Dos
Inés María Bravo and Cruz Marín will perform Solo Dos Concert at Ovations Night Club, Houston October 26, 2024 Solo Dos is an intimate concert featuring artists Inés María Bravo and Cruz Marín, who captivate the audience with the rich sonority of their instruments:...
OSCF won the City Initiative Grant awarded by the City of Houston
OSCF, along with other nine Houston individuals and nonprofits are beneficiaries of grants totaling $100,000 for efforts to further cultural tourism and resilience throughout the City of Houston. This award will be used to produce the Ethnography of Afro-Venezuelan...
Temporada 2025
Objetivos: Una actividad mensual de participación comunitaria, investigación y difusión cultural en la biblioteca pública Looscan en Houston. Primer sábado del mes. Febrero a julio, septiembre-noviembre de 2025. Festival de Cortometrajes Hispania, Primera Edición....
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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