Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Cuba, Venezuela
Antonio shares with us some fascinating facts about rumba, a popular Cuban rhythm, from its African roots to its influence on other musical genres.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
various
This first edition of Sonido Babel [Babel Sound] is devoted to one of the most famous Latin American musical genres: cumbia. Originally from Colombia, its rhythm and infectious energy can now be found on every corner of the earth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Kowy from Ecuador sings his song, "Ella" [She] for Yabla, accompanied by his guitar. Have fun listening!
Difficulty: Newbie
Colombia
Jacky sings a popular spring song. Let's learn Spanish by singing!
Difficulty: Newbie
Colombia
The English representation of the sound that a rooster makes is "cock-a-doodle-doo," but what is it in Spanish? Learn this and more as Jacky sings us the "Farmer's Song."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Accompanied by his impressive violin playing, Michael shares with us the use of this instrument during various Andean festivities as well as its origin and evolution since the times of the Spanish conquest.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
South America's Andean cultural legacy is one of the most interesting and beautiful on the continent and includes music from countries like Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Michael delights us by playing a variety of different rhythms from these countries and more.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Michael shows us yet another enchanting Andean instrument called the hualaycho, which is typically played in January and February during the Carnival celebrations in Potosi, Bolivia.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Michael shares with us his knowledge about the tarka, an Andean musical instrument played often at traditional celebrations in Bolivia and Peru.
Difficulty: Beginner
Spain
Gonzalo from Spain invites us to listen to the beautiful Christmas carol, "Campana sobre campana" [Bell on Top of Bell].
Difficulty: Beginner
Colombia
"A La Nanita Nana" is a traditional lullaby in honor of the Baby Jesus that has become a very popular Christmas carol within the Spanish-speaking world.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Accompanied by current Latin rhythms and influenced by vallenato (one of Colombia's most representative musical genres), "La Plata" [Money] is an upbeat tune in Colombian artist Juanes' signature style, with a special guest appearance by Colombian reggaeton artist, Lalo Ebratt.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Luis Miguel performs his famous tune, "La Bikina," which refers to a tormented woman. Composed by Ruben Fuentes, some say he coined the term after seeing women in bikinis during a walk on the beach, while others claim it was inspired by a legend during the times of the Cristeros in Jalisco, Mexico.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
"Limón y Sal" [Lemon and Salt] is the title track from Mexican artist, Juliet Venegas' fourth studio album, which focuses on the ups and downs of relationships.
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