In this episode of Sonido Babel, we'll learn about plena: a musical genre from Puerto Rico that is played with a multitude of different instruments and deals with a plethora of topics from religion, events, recipes, advice, and even superstitions.

In this episode of Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we are introduced to Venezuela's national instrument: the cuatro, which can be heard in almost all Venezuelan folk music.

In this second part of our series on the Venezuelan cuatro, musician Leonardo Lozano explains to us how the manner in which this traditional instrument is played varies between geographical regions.

In this third part of the series on the Venezuelan cuatro, Leonardo Lozano shares with us the names and functions of some of the parts that comprise it.

Miguel Hernández was a poet who lived in Orihuela during the same time as Soledad's grandparents. Here, she tells us about his life and work and why, despite his early demise, he is still a renowned artist.

Argentine artist, Silvina, explains to us how opening ourselves up to new cultures and expressing ourselves through art can generate profound changes in our physical and spiritual health.

Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico, tells us about Mexico's great variety of amber as well as some of the ins and outs of the amber business.

Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico tells us about the handmade jigsaw puzzles he makes.

Manuel Quispe, owner of the indigenous clothing shop, Colors, in Saraguro, Ecuador, explains to us about some of the items they sell, particularly their handcrafted traditional necklaces.

Rosa tells us about a remarkable program where people are able to practice yoga alongside playful donkeys at a donkey sanctuary in order to raise funds to help maintain it.

Rosa tells us an interesting legend and historical facts about Fuente de Piedra, a fascinating town in the province of Malaga, Spain.

From the captivating Fuente de Piedra lagoon in Spain, Rosa tells us about the history of the location as well as some interesting facts about the flamingos who inhabit it.

Salsa dancing arrived in the city of Cali, Colombia in the sixties. It became deeply ingrained in the city's popular culture and is still danced there today

Swing Latino, one of Colombia's most prestigious salsa dance schools, trains its students with strict discipline. The best will go on to perform in shows and contests throughout the world.

Región mundo takes us inside a day of intense rehearsals at Swing Latino, one of Colombia's most prestigious salsa dance schools..