We believe access to music and the arts is a human right.

What We Do

The Dudamel Foundation expands access to music and the arts for young people by providing opportunities and resources to shape their creative futures.

Educating Young Musicians to become Global Leaders

Advancing Social Justice
through Creativity

Bridging Communities through Cultural Democracy

Innovating Culture through Technology

“ Encuentros was an experience full of work, dedication, determination in all possible details, and friendships without borders.”

- Jessica Contreras Segura, 22, violin, Mexico

Who We Are

The Dudamel Foundation and its co-chairs, Gustavo Dudamel and María Valverde, collaborate with an international network of young artists, teachers, innovators, thinkers, musicians, public figures, philanthropists, and institutions to create a more just and peaceful society.

Creating a World of Possibility

Gustavo Dudamel shares his vision for a world in which young people are connected and inspired through music education.

What’s New

News
Community Impact through “Fidelio”
Community Impact through “Fidelio”

Deaf West Theatre, LA Phil, Coro de Manos Blancas, and the Dudamel Foundation partnered to create inclusive experiences for Deaf communities across the United States, Venezuela, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom during the 2024 European tour of Fidelio.

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Official Making Of Film: Coldplay’s feelslikeimfallinginlove music video in collaboration with Coro de Manos Blancas
Official Making Of Film: Coldplay’s feelslikeimfallinginlove music video in collaboration with Coro de Manos Blancas

Go behind the scenes for the making of the music video for Coldplay’s new single feelslikeimfallinginlove. This new “making-of” video dives into the story behind how Deaf artists and the poetry of sign language were the basis for the project.

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Coro de Manos Blancas performs in Coldplay’s feelslikeimfallinginlove music video
Coro de Manos Blancas performs in Coldplay’s feelslikeimfallinginlove music video

Coldplay just released the music video for their new single, feelslikeimfallinginlove. It was directed by Ben Mor and stars actress, writer and storyteller, Natasha Ofili, who developed the video’s story and creative direction. The video also features the deaf members of the Coro de Manos Blancas, supported in collaboration with the Dudamel Foundation.

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