Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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].
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
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.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Luis Guitarra shares with us "Llegaste tú" [You Arrived], a song he wrote for his daughter some years ago to instill in her the need to, in spite of life's hardships, appreciate all the good things it brings us each day.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra teaches us to play his song "Todo es de todos" [Everything Belongs to Everyone] on the guitar. If you want to see how this song sounds live, enjoy a performance here.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Michael Guajan surprises us with yet another Andean instrument, in this case, the quena. Michael tells us about its origin, its different varieties, and its use in both Andean and world music.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
In this episode of his series on Andean music, Michael shares with us some interesting facts about the guitar's origins and evolution.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra performs for us one of his favorite songs, "Todo es de todos" [Everything Belongs to Everyone]. Guitarra composed the song decades ago as part of an international campaign that called for foreign debt cancellation for impoverished countries.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ecuador
Kowy from Ecuador sings his song, "Ella" [She] for Yabla, accompanied by his guitar. Have fun listening!
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: 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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