Difficulty:
Intermediate
Spain
From his new record "Medias verdades" (Half Truths), Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Guitarra brings us a new song with an intriguing title that suggests that one has to learn to make do with what comes their way.
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
Colombia, Mexico
"Mambe & Danochilango" sing about a "Cumbia Universal" [Universal Cumbia] with the power to liberate individuals and unite nations.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico, Venezuela
Lifelong mariachi artists explain their passion for the mariachi music and way of life.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Catalina Garcia, lead singer of the Colombian music group, "Monsieur Periné," talks a bit about the group's origins and influences.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
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!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
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.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
The zampoña is one of the most representative instruments of Andean culture, and our friend Michael Guaján will share with us many fascinating facts about it.
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