Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
In this video, Michael Guaján will teach us about the influence of modern rhythms like jazz, blues, and heavy metal on Andean music. Let's listen to some examples of such fusion played by Michael on his guitar!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
This time, Michael introduces us to the traditional Japanese flute, making a musical and cultural comparison between this Asian instrument and its Andean counterpart.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
This time, Michael Guaján teaches us the origins of the pan flute and shows us how it is played.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
In this new video, our friend Michael Guaján from Otavalo, Ecuador, tells us about the origin of the "rondín," or harmonica, and the various effects that can be created with it.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Michael Guaján presents us with yet another interesting Andean instrument: the ocarina. Let's find out about the origin of its name, its various types, and how it is played.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
This time, Michael Guaján explains to us the many different kinds of guitar picks and some of their nuances.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Mexico
Our friends from Nortec Collective are known for their eclectic mix of electronic and norteño music (hence the name: norteño + techno = Nortec). Here, a band member discusses how the group got started, down to the very first time he read about a synthesizer. Don’t miss their Grammy award-nominated Tijuana Sound Machine.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru, Spain
The Peruvian group Novalima took a break from their European tour for an interview. Learn about the branching out and coming back together that the band members went through to achieve their rich and eclectic sound.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru, Spain
Continue learning about what specific kinds of music go into the mix to make the special sound that is Novalima.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Peru, Spain
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!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru, Spain
Novalima is very aware of the importance of Peruvian folk music, not just in their sound but in another musical genres as well. Paco de Lucía, a Spanish flamenco musician, might have made the sound of the “cajón” (a box-like musical instrument) famous, but that sound is Peruvian as it gets.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Ecuador
Humberto Morales from Ecuador teaches us about the Zampoña, a traditional Andean instrument.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Ecuador
An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Ecuador
Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Difficulty:
Newbie
Mexico
Karen invites us to explore the heart of Monterrey, Mexico's nightlife, the "Barrio Antiguo," or "Old Quarter."
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