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Colombian music "When we started this in 1991, we do not think of what would become. We went from a meeting between families and friends to create a space, a platform that did not exist. twenty-six years ago one had to find a contest out of Santander to be disclosed; now we can proudly say that we become that space and to encourage new talent in the region are known, "said Luis Carlos Villamizar, director of Harmony Foundation, organizer of the Festivalito. Thus began the history of this cultural space, which this time has its main concerts from 12 to 14 August at the farm Maria Ruitoca, located by way of Ruitoque Bajo in the municipality of Floridablanca. Since 1997, and thanks to the support of public and private institutions, presentations are recorded and compilations discs are made with the best songs. And although they do not have a commercial value, they are a great recognition for these artists who want to exhibit their talents in music. A contribution to traditional music in the region "The Festivalito is children. Many years of trying to sow love for Colombian music, and today we can say that the Festivalito is young and children, and they are the ones who yearn to be part of it; finally, that speaks of a work done, "says Luis Carlos when asked by the principal motivation to continue promoting this space. And the contribution to the region has been invaluable, not only for the participation of performers, authors, composers and arrangers presented in this event every year, but by the consolidation of a cultural space that is highlighted by the workshops, teaching and meetings incentives for the musical education of children and youth. A space for training public Since it began as an encounter between families, to what it is today, much it has evolved. With each new edition of Festivalito, teaching spaces are consolidated, whose purpose is to promote new learning among santandereanos musicians, direct encounters with artists and love for Colombian music in children and adults. With these spaces, called 'Educational Concerts', a stage for interested attendees to learn more about music is encouraged. "The educational concerts allow you to interact in a different way, and form public, arousing the interest in preserving Colombian music," says Villamizar Mutis. Fídoly Jorge Ramon, who is responsible for conducting these meetings in the Harmony Foundation, explains: "We really strive to create new opportunities for our Colombian music. Why do this complex job of bringing artists to schools, universities and companies, because we know that we are contributing to the integral formation of different audiences. " Guests and surprises this year For the edition number twenty-six, the Festivalito Ruitoqueño will involve more than forty bands from across the country, such as Bucaramanga Floridablanca, Piedecuesta, San Martin de los Llanos, Pereira, Bogota, San Vicente de Chucurí, Cali and Tunja. These interpreters over eight hundred four special guests who made their presentations during this weekend are added. These are the figures Festivalito this year: Saavedra. Colombian singer and songwriter. It belongs to the movement of the new Spanish American singer-songwriters. He was born in Geneva, Valle del Cauca, home Mono Núñez Festival, competition won fifteen years of age and their presenter holder is today. Amaretto Assembly. It is a musical group dedicated to the interpretation of folklore, Colombian and Latin American, which since 2010 ventured on stage with a new approach to traditional music through experimentation harmonies, structures and textures, using the sound diversity of its format. Maryam Mondragon. Professional singer and winner of the most important Colombian Andean music festivals in the country dancer. He began studying singing and dancing with the best teachers. Musically he was guided by teachers and Paulo Eduardo Valencia Potes Andres Olarte Rendon; in song by the maestro Gustavo Yepes, the soprano Elissa Argentina Brex, director of Prolírica Medellin, Shimitzu Mariko Japanese soprano, soprano Zorayda Salazar Colombian and Italian baritone Bruno Pola. Cimarron. It is the most outstanding group joropo interpreter, traditional music and dance from the region of the eastern plains of Colombia in the international arena. The powerful stage presence joropo Cimarron, played the harp, bandolas, four, bass, vocals and ethnic percussion, which adds expressive dance zapateos, has captivated audiences around the world.