The day of the long-anticipated salsa contest has arrived and the dancers execute their choreographies with precision and lighting speed. But, will the pressure prove too much for some of them?

Annya shares a bit about her background in flamenco and what she feels makes it unique among other art forms.

Región mundo checks up on the competitors the day before and day of their competition, which for many is their first.

In this segment of Región mundo, dancers from Swing Latino, one of Colombia's most prestigious salsa dance schools, talk about some potential injuries that can occur and the importance of continuing a performance despite them. They also offer insight into the increasing trend of men dancing together.

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

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.

Feeling for the vendors who don't get a chance to hear the wonderful music at the Mono Núñez Festival, our host comes up with a plan to take the music to them. He furthermore interviews an Argentinean member of a group who makes Andean music about the similarities and differences between the Andean music made in Argentina and Colombia.

Meet rapper Fernando Pujana, who is originally from Colombia but has lived many years in Spain. In addition to sharing with us a bit about what inspires him and his process of creation, he also gives us great reasons to visit Spain.

At Colombia’s Mono Núñez music festival, native Colombians and foreigners alike share their deep love for traditional Colombian music. At the suggestion of one Colombian musician, some of them agree to create a cultural exchange group so that musicians from various countries can discusss the Andean music they are so passionate about.

European and Colombian aficionados of "bambuco" music give their perspectives on whether this Colombian genre has European influences.

Mario learns that diversity at the Mono Núñez Festival extends beyond the various Colombian musicians, as English people seem to enjoy Andean music as much as Colombians do!

Festivaliando continues its behind-the-scenes peek at the music, performers and attendees of the famed Mono Núñez Festival in Ginebra, Valle de Cauca, Colombia.

At Colombia's Mono Núñez music festival, many indigenous musical instruments can be heard. Learn about some of them in this video.

William Bonilla is a good friend of ours who invited Yabla to his apartment to share his points of view about his musical career. Here, he talks about his beginnings.

Novalima mixes Peruvian folk music with electronic beats. Touring has become an important source of inspiration. That’s how they translate their musical roots onto the dance floor. Universal tunes with local sounds!