Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra tells us about and sings "Historia de Lucía" [Lucía's Story], one of his best known and most popular songs. You can also enjoy the live version of this tune.

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.

Michael brings us into the world of the Andean guitar, introducing us to some of its characteristic melodies and explaining some techniques for both playing and caring for it.

Luis Guitarra faces a challenge proposed by several Yabla users: singing us a song while simultaneously playing several instruments. Can he do it?

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.

Luis Guitarra sings us a catchy melody that addresses the topic of nonverbal communication, which often provides far more insightful information about a person than whatever he or she might say.

Vocal technique is the control of our lungs when we sing. In this video, we'll learn some different vocal techniques that can be practiced to warm up our voices. Let's practice them together and get ready to sing!

Singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra teaches us to count with our fingers, some cute stuffed animals, and a catchy tune!

Babel Music introduces us to the quitiplás, a fascinating musical instrument from Mestizo America that is made of bamboo and comes in different sizes and pitches.

Let's learn about the Andean transverse flute, an age-old musical instrument that is typically played during baptisms, wakes, and the Inti Raymi celebrations in June in Otavalo, Ecuador.

In this episode of Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we'll learn a bit about the origin and history of rap music. We've even invited rapper Junior High to join us, who'll help you learn more Spanish with a very special rap.

Although Luis Guitarra's favorite musical instrument is the guitar, he has a passion for and knowledge about many others, which he is happy to share.

Luis Guitarra performs for us one his original songs, inspired by not only his formal training at the Music Conservatory of Madrid, but also by his three most important musical influences: Joaquín Sabina, Silvio Rodríguez, and the group Los Secretos [The Secrets].

Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra tells us about his musical beginnings as well as the artists who have most influenced his manner of composing and writing music.

Let's discover yet another upbeat Colombian musical genre with Antonio, porro, by listening to its melody and witnessing how it is danced.