The 34th Edition of the Cuban Music Culture Studies Event

The 34th edition of the Cuban Music Culture Studies event pays tribute to its founding president, Juan Enrique Rodríguez Valle, and commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Rubén Martínez Villena Provincial Library, a key institution in managing and preserving arts-related information.

Event Dedication and Historical Significance

The event, which is a hallmark for cultural research and musical exploration, dedicates its 34th occurrence to the significant contributions of Juan Enrique Rodríguez Valle and celebrates the six decades of the Rubén Martínez Villena Provincial Library. This library has been instrumental in the archival processes and conservation efforts vital to the arts community.

Music Performances and Scholarly Research

As part of the event's program, the Parranda Femenina Josefa Pina Marín, hailing from Arroyo Blanco, will delight the audiences with their performances. Thorough musical research, which encompasses both historical and contemporary analysis, plays a critical role in understanding the evolution of the art form and predicting its future tendencies, and is one of the cornerstones of the event's scholarly activities.

Organizational Efforts and Event Planning

After a hiatus due to the retirement of Juan Enrique Rodríguez Valle and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is being reinitiated under the guidance of Dianelys Hernández Oliva. The event receives support from the Provincial Committee of the Union of Cuban Writers and Artists in Sancti Spíritus and will feature esteemed contributors who bring their expertise to make the occasion a success.

Venues and Collaborative Sessions

Main venues for the event will include the Uneac building, the Rubén Martínez Villena Provincial Library, and the Casa de la Guayabera, which will facilitate live digital dialogues. Special concert conferences will take place, one of which will cover the nuances of peasant music, alongside performances by the Parranda Típica Espirituana.

Innovative Research and Institutional Contributions

Research presentations come from both local Cuban residents and international scholars. The event will highlight groundbreaking work in musicology and recognize institutions like the National Museum of Music, the Center for Research and Development of Cuban Music, and the Rubén Martínez Villena Provincial Library for their contributions to the field.

Closing Tributes and Continual Impact

The conclusion of the event will honor José Manuel Jiménez Berroa, a distinguished Trinidadian musician, on the eve of his 172nd birthday. In essence, the 34th edition of the event serves as a beacon for the enduring and growing research in Cuban musical culture and its far-reaching impact.

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