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From Grants to Grassroots, Marimba Band Finds New Community Support

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Mexico, Americas

From left, Manuel Hernández, Ricardo Díaz and Luis Manuel Santiago, members of a marimba band, perform in the central plaza in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. The band used to get financial support from the municipal authorities, but the funds were suspended during the coronavirus pandemic. They now rely on tips from tourists and locals.

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From Grants to Grassroots, Marimba Band Finds New Community Support