Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori talks about how his mixed heritage helped shape his identity early on as well as how he gravitated towards African music, culture and individuals as a young artist living in Portugal.

"Mambe & Danochilango" sing about a "Cumbia Universal" [Universal Cumbia] with the power to liberate individuals and unite nations.

Marcelo talks about the properties and benefits of quinoa and amaranth, "superfoods" which have been cultivated since ancient times but are currently gaining international notoriety as nutritional powerhouses.

"Semillas" is a song about rebirth and new beginnings, leaving behind what weighs us down and hanging on to only what nourishes us.

Henry Gomez, owner of the "MS Records" recording studio, shares his memories and what a lifetime spent as a music producer in Imbabura, Ecuador means to him.

Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.

Miriam Fernández of Guayaquil, Ecuador, introduces us to the renowned "Malecón 2000," a pier where people of all ages can enjoy a plethora of attractions from historical monuments to modern day bars and restaurants, excursions and more.

Ecuadorian filmmaker, Julia Silva, shares with us a bit about her second short film, "Crisálida" (Chyrsalis), as well as what she loves about shorts as opposed to feature films.

Cleer interviews the members of the acclaimed Colombian band, Doctor Krápula, known for both their music and social activism.

Meet Spanish-Argentinean hotelier, Raul Petraglia, whose current project has landed him in Mexico's enchanting Rivera Maya.

Spanish songstress Sandra Bernardo sings "Lola."

"Amiga Mía" ("[Female] Friend of Mine") is the third single from Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz' fifth album, Más (More) and was released in 1998.

Renowned Dominican singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Juan Luis Guerra, performs a live rendition of the title track from his 1989 album, "Ojalá Que Llueva Café" ["I Hope That It Rains Coffee"].

Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsas and boleros, Gilberto Santa Rosa, is also known as "El Caballero de la Salsa" (The Gentleman of Salsa). His beautiful voice can be heard here on this ballad, "Que Alguien Me Diga" ("Let Someone Tell Me") from his 2008 album, Solo Bolero (Just Bolero).

Colombian singing sensations Shakira and Carlos Vives teamed up in 2016 for "La Bicicleta" ("The Bicycle"), a song which earned Latin Grammy Awards for Song of the Year as well as Record of the Year.