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Sixteen members of the Spanish Ronda group, “Los Carrozas de Cifuentes,” are travelling to New Mexico to share our traditional music with audiences in diverse locations throughout the state. 



Although our trip is partly sponsored by a small grant from the New Mexico Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities, most of our expenses are covered by our personal funds and private donations. Our group members range in age from 50 to 73 years old, life-long musicians dedicated to passing on our heritage and musical traditions. A few come representing the younger generations.  While we enjoy singing and playing our traditional instruments very much, we also devote a lot of time and effort into sharing our ancient musical heritage with others.



Our New Mexico sponsor is Lore of the Land, Inc., a nonprofit organization with 501c3 tax exempt status.  If you are able to contribute any amount to help Los Carrozas de Cifuentes musicians with their expenses, please contact us at the following e-mail addresses.  Tax-deductible donations may be mailed to Lore of the Land, Inc., 109 West Fork Road #11A, Gila Hot Springs, Mimbres, NM 88049.


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