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Seattle is mosaic of cultures and diverse communities, with an endless supply of inspiring tales to share. Community Stories presents this rich tapestry -- the people, the neighborhoods, the communities, relevant issues, cultural traditions and rich histories that make each of us unique. Learn more about your neighbors on Community Stories.

To submit story input and for further information about Community Stories, please contact: Ian Devier, Community Stories Senior Producer, ian.devier@seattle.gov

Community Stories: To Give and Receive
Community Stories: To Give and Receive
10/29/200613:22
When Zapotec artist Fulgencio Lazo moved from Oaxaca, Mexico in 1990, he wanted to bring his generation's affirmation of art and culture via the Fiesta de Santa Rosa de Lima to the growing Oaxacan community in Seattle. He met up with Seattle resident Bill Clifford, who helped to form the musical group La Banda Gozona, a multi-ethnic group of musicians playing the traditional music of Oaxaca. Part cultural exchange and part culturally sensitive preservation of Oaxacan music, La Banda Gozona celebrates the struggles and triumphs of the Oaxacan community both here and in Mexico through music and dance year round.
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