What is candombe? In this episode from Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we'll travel to Uruguay to find out more about this musical style that is influenced by more than twenty different African cultures as well as the indigenous Charrúas and Guaranis, the Spanish, and the Portuguese.

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.

In this episode of his series on Andean music, Michael shares with us some interesting facts about the guitar's origins and evolution.

From Caracas, Venezuela, a longtime portrayer of Santa Claus at Christmastime shares with us how he originally fell into the job and what it means to him.

This time, Victor takes us on a tour of Caracas's most impressive shopping center, the Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco [Tamanaco City Shopping Center]. Built in nineteen seventy-six to showcase Caracas as one of Latin American's most avant-garde cities, the complex experienced its heyday in the seventies and eighties but still retains its spendor today.

Antonio shares with us some fascinating facts about rumba, a popular Cuban rhythm, from its African roots to its influence on other musical genres.

Claudia teaches us to prepare some delicious dishes from Otavalo, Ecuador's Kawsaymi culture.

Often referred to as "the beautiful game," Sergio shares with us some interesting facts about soccer in his home country of Spain and beyond.

Our hostess, Claudia, explains the Kawsaymi family project in Otavalo, Ecuador, which seeks to preserve and share this people's rich traditions with a focus on its scrumptious cuisine.

As a basketball player and fan since childhood, Sergio gives us some interesting insight into the sport's tremendous popularity in Spain, a country that has produced renowned teams and several world class players.

Let's get to know Gato Amantu Cabascango Garzon, a world-renowned violin maker who resides in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Amaya tells us about her donkey shelter's public opening and the steps she took to make sure that everything went smoothly. But she's also got a surprise in store in for us. What could it be?

Sign up to try something new with chef Marisol, who will give us a step-by-step demonstration of her maner of preparing dogfish, a type of shark that is typically consumed in Venezuela.

Amaya feels fortunate to have the help of her good friend Laura and numerous other volunteers who have come to help out with the many unfinished projects at her donkey sanctuary.

Amaya tells us the story behind "Vínculo" [Bond], a very special mural painted by renowned Spanish artist Adrian Torres at her donkey sanctuary.

Eight-year-old María Manuela tells us a bit about herself before treating us to her rendition of one of Colombian folklore's best-known melodies, "Pueblito viejo" [Little Old Town] by composer José Alejandro Morales.

This time, let's meet Lola and Canija, two female donkeys that have just arrived at Amaya's donkey sanctuary. Let's hear their story!

This first edition of "Sonido Babel" [Babel Sound] is devoted to one of the most famous Latin American musical genres: cumbia. Originally from Colombia, its rhythm and infectious energy can now be found on every corner of the earth.

What's the job of a lifeguard in the Costa del Sol like in the times of the pandemic? Let's listen to Sergio talk about the tasks he performs to ensure that people can enjoy the swimming pool in Malaga in a safe way.

Let's join Fermin at Coín's organic market to buy some delicious fresh tomatoes, prepare an exquisite dressing, and enjoy an incredible, easy-to-make salad.

Despite a lot of recent, negative publicity surrounding Venezuela's political and economic crises, there are many wonderful things about this country and its capital city of Caracas. Join our host, Victor Diaz, as he shows us one of its iconic sites, Plaza Francia and its obelisk.

The lifeguard position is a highly sought-after summer job in the Costa del Sol. Sergio, a lifeguard there, shares with us some details about his daily tasks and the process necessary to become a certified lifeguard.

Who doesn't to like to eat deliciously, healthily, and at the best price? This time, Fermin takes us to the organic market in the town of Coin in the province of Malaga, Spain, which is promoted by the producers and consumers of a renowned non-profit organization.

Our hostess, Isabel Lavesa, takes us to discover the history of local and foreign plant species around the province of Malaga in Andalusia, Spain, which is located quite close to the Mediterranean Sea.