Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Through music even the most painful memories of a cheating ex-girlfriend can be made lovely. In this bittersweet song, Antonio Villalba and Daniel Mateos, also known as En Cuero, sing about a break-up so sad even the flowers will cry when they hear about it.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In the electronic press kit for singer, Eljuri's latest album, Fuerte, she talks about her background and musical influences, her producer, her early music days and the ways in which her current work differs from her past music.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singer Cecilia Villar Eljuri presents the first single on her album Fuerte. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and living in New York, Eljuri is considered one of the top female guitarists of her time and is also recognized for her socially-conscious lyrics.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singer Cecilia Villar Eljuri, considered one of the top female guitarists of her time and recognized for her socially-conscious lyrics, was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and raised in New York by multicultural parents. In this candid interview, she talks about the ways in which her exposure to different places, cultures and types of music has influenced the evolution of her music.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
She loves Barcelona, but lovely Tatiana’s accent quickly gives her away as a colombiana (from Bogotá, to be precise). Until the Olympics came to town and spurred a facelift, Barcelona wasn’t really living up to its potential. But now it is fully exploiting its great location on the Mediterranean Sea.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
In Bogotá’s flea market, children help out in their parents’ businesses. We stop at a stall of handcrafted wood figures and chat with the artisan’s daughter.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Director of the Cervantes Institute in London talks about its role in promoting not only the renowned Spanish author's work but also the Spanish language and culture throughout the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Chief Librarian at the Cervantes Institute in London tells us about the library's resources and users as well as what it is like to work there.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Meet Julio Sarramián, a fine artist from Madrid, who gives us a tour of his studio and tells us a bit about his work.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
“Perlas” (“Pearls”) is the first track on the 2011 album by the Spanish rock/punk band, “El Columpio Asesino" ("The Assassin Swing") from Pamplona.
Difficulty: Beginner
Puerto Rico
World famous boricua Ednita Nazario was once just another six year old watching a Ponce ball game. By chance a line drive flew right into the glove she held before her. The crowd went wild, and that crowd just happened to include a big record producer, who was even more impressed when she offered him a song.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Puerto Rico
At one time or another all our hearts have been broken. That’s why we bring you this song by Puerto Rican superstar Ednita Nazario. Active since 1961, she’s learned a thing or two about broken hearts. Here’s a helpful guide to mending and moving on!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Puerto Rico
No is a big word. Well, it has only two letters, but we all know how powerful it is. Ednita Nazario, here featuring Natalia Jiménez – lead singer of La Quinta Estación – wants to change her life, leave the past behind, close that door, finish that chapter. And there is only one way to do it: putting together a little “N” and a little “O.”
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Frida Kahlo’s grandniece, Dulce María, has been a star almost since birth. The Mexican singer, songwriter and actress made her acting debut on Plaza Sésamo (Mexico’s Sesame Street) and then appeared in telenovelas as she grew up. The soaps helped launched Dulce’s solo career in 2009. Tune in to this 2010 track.
Difficulty: Newbie
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Draco Rosa, or Draco for short, sings about a promised paradise somewhere near the end of the world. You have to get there, his song explains. On the guitar, Draco is backed up by a bevy of stringed instruments that create a haunting effect. Part of the video is shot on Draco’s ranch in Puerto Rico, which makes you wonder… Does the promised land look like a tropical island?
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