Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
In the song “Mentiras,” or “Lies,” by the Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles, a girlfriend hears rumors about her boyfriend going out with other women, but he tells her the rumors are pure lies. Who’s the real liar? Watch the video to find out. Shot in a bar in New York City, the camera follows the lead singer of the group around and “mockuments” the evening he sings about.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
Federico confronts Luisa about her spider hallucinations, but assures her that he’ll take care of her. When things start to heat up too much for Milagros and her new flame, she runs for something to cool her off. Meanwhile, back at the mansion, Angelica asks Socorro to clear up all this pregnancy talk… Will Bernardo finally get into some hot water for all his meddling?
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: Intermediate
Argentina
Discovering love is an exciting adventure. First caresses, first kisses, first…? But wasn’t Milagros brought up in a convent by nuns? How will she reconcile her feelings with her upbringing?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
How is the weather on the fifth season? According to this video we should expect some winds with a few sunny flashbacks. And there is also a chance of Marc Anthony, mostly know for being Jennifer Lopez’s significant one.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
It’s no time for jokes: Luisa’s family thinks she’s fallen off the wagon and Socorro is pregnant. But should these concerns be taken seriously? Madame Angelica is determined to get to the bottom of the pregnancy question. Not all is bad, however: Milagros seems to have overcome her fears of letting someone in…
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
Nothing lasts forever. Sadly, sometime in 2001 the fabulous Argentinian band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs announced their final tour. But after a long hiatus, in April of 2008, they announced a comeback! This song comes from the album they released that year. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, or LFC, is the most famous ska band of Latin America, and an obligatory part of any dance playlist!
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: Intermediate
Chile
Formerly known as “Bitman y Roban,” DJ Bitman is one of the new faces of Chilean music. But DJ Bitman’s music is far from belonging to only one place: you can hear traces of Brazilian samba and even some New York hip hop. There is also some Caribbean salsa and some European dub. It’s not a surprise that people from everywhere enjoy it!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
Socorro is worried that she’s lost her chance with Ramon forever, but watch her react to Ramon’s juicy news. And is the boss making a pass at one of his employees? What will she say? Meanwhile, falling off the wagon results in a falling out.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Quiero Club is an indie band from Monterrey, Mexico. The name of the group (in Spanish, “I want club”) points to the types of music they combine: rock, pop, and electronic music. From their second album released in 2008, “Minutos de Aire” is a collaboration with Jorge Gonzalez from the Chilean band Los Prisioneros. You don’t want to miss this trippy adventure of a video!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
Bajofondo is, according to the group, a “collective of composers, singers and artists.” They started out as the Bajofondo Tango Club with a strong tango influence, but have since broadened their sound. Here they talk about the collective and begin a discussion of their sound.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Camilo Lara is the man behind the Mexican Institute of Sound (when he’s not busy being the president of EMI Music in Mexico). With this project, he intended to create a fusion of traditional elements with electronic music. MIS tunes have been invading TV and advertising lately; see if you recognize the song “Alocatel.”
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Manu Chao is French, but he has Spanish roots. He sings in six or seven different languages, from Spanish to English to Arabic, and his music has even more diverse influences. “Clandestino,” the title track from Manu’s first album, deals with the issue of immigration: “I wrote it about the border between Europe and those coming from poorer nations. Look around – maybe thirty percent of the people in this street are clandestino (illegal).”
Difficulty: Intermediate
Argentina
Mili can’t concentrate during her table manners lesson… she’d rather learn about men. Meanwhile, Pablo seems to have broken out of his self-induced solitude, but is it too soon? Like anyone would, Ivo wants to help his best friend get what he wants… but if that something is Ivo’s sister, will he still be a true blue friend?
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