Difficulty:
Intermediate
Uruguay
Though Natalia Oreiro may seem to have it all—talent, beauty, brains, personality and success—she wasn’t born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her family suffered economically, and moved many times trying to better their situation. This was a bit unsettling for little Natalia, and perhaps contributed to her being a handful for her primary school teachers.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Uruguay
As a young student, Pablo was smart enough to use his charm and good lucks to get the girls to do his work for him. But when it came to opportunities to perform, this he did himself whenever he got the chance.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Doc G take two! We liked Doc G’s presentation so much we asked for a club remix version. Contains words and phrases not found in the first.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
David was born and raised in Caracas, but his parents were from Trinidad and Jamaica, so his accent is as much “Calypso” as it is “Salsa”. Find out why people call him “Doctor Guacuco”.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru
Federico Kauffman Doig began his career at the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera as a security guard. Today he is president of that institution and one of the world’s most respected archeologists, as well as a delightful and engaging speaker! This program originally appeared on Televisión Nacional del Perú as part of the esteemed artistic series, Presencia Cultural.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru
Federico was something of a wanderer in his early days, and describes himself as having been a “pre-hippy.” His father, intent that his son be something other than a vagabundo, probed Federico for any hint of passion, any calling. “It’s called archeology!” he yelled upon hearing that the young man enjoyed exploring ancient ruins.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru
If you are not yet a fan of Señor Doig, you don’t have a pulse! His jungle expeditions have led to the discovery of everything from the anatomically-blessed Pinchudos statues to the giant upright mummies found in a site known as Carajía. We’re ready for an expedition!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Peru
Federico Kauffman Doig has received the highest title the Peruvian government gives in honor of cultural achievment, Amauta. Sweden and Austria have also bestowed him with awards and titles. So is he ready to join the ranks of jubilados? No way! He still explores cliffs 4000 meters high and has far too many unfinished essays to even consider it for un momentito.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
In this segment, we'll hear a reflection from novelist and spiritual writer Antonio Velasco Piña, followed by a musical collaboration between Residente (lead singer of the urban group Calle 13) and the legendary Mexican rock band Molotov.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
What happens when you mix rap, rock, and the typical sounds of son jarocho from Veracruz? The answer is in this clip featuring rapper Bastón, the group Mono Blanco, and rocker Sergio Arau.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Ecuador
Our friend Marco has decided to go out to the streets of Otavalo to talk with people about the importance of learning new languages. Let's see what they tell us.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Enjoy the first part of this documentary directed by English director and musician Duncan Bridgeman. In this segment, we will see a special introduction with traditional Mexican sounds and the voice of Rubén Albarrán, vocalist of the group Café Tacvba.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Bolivia
In this second part, we hear what it takes to be an Imilla Skate girl, and what defines a chola cochala, as the women from Cochabamba are called.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Ecuador
Let's listen in as one friend helps the other to prepare for her upcoming interview to determine whether she will be accepted to a foreign exchange program.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Bolivia
Imilla Skate is a group of Bolivian girls who seek to preserve their traditional culture within the skateboarding subculture. Let's learn more about their message.
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