Antes Emiro vivía en Maracaibo, donde su papá era director de la escuela fundada por el la compañía Shell para los hijos de sus trabajadores. ¡A que no sabían que Venezuela fue por mucho tiempo el único país de las Américas que era miembro de la OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) y, de hecho, uno de sus fundadores!

In Guatemala, people of Mayan descent not only retain various native forms of dress, but they also speak dialects of the Mayan language, a language many people wrongly presume to be long lost to history. Rafael treats us to some examples of words and phrases in this language, and also explains some of the particulars of traditional dress.

Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.

¿Quién es Javier García? With his producer (and two-time Academy Award winner) Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Garcia talks about his roots and influences. Also, we learn about some noted musicians who contributed to the album 13, including the great trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval.