In this episode of Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we'll learn a bit about the origin and history of rap music. We've even invited rapper Junior High to join us, who'll help you learn more Spanish with a very special rap.

Babel Music introduces us to the quitiplás, a fascinating musical instrument from Mestizo America that is made of bamboo and comes in different sizes and pitches.

In this episode of Sonido Babel, we'll learn about plena: a musical genre from Puerto Rico that is played with a multitude of different instruments and deals with a plethora of topics from religion, events, recipes, advice, and even superstitions.

In this episode of Sonido Babel [Babel Sound], we are introduced to Venezuela's national instrument: the cuatro, which can be heard in almost all Venezuelan folk music.

In this second part of our series on the Venezuelan cuatro, musician Leonardo Lozano explains to us how the manner in which this traditional instrument is played varies between geographical regions.

In this third part of the series on the Venezuelan cuatro, Leonardo Lozano shares with us the names and functions of some of the parts that comprise it.

Jair and Puzzy are two young and talented musicians from Falcón, Venezuela. They had decided to blend their styles and to create a musical duo that already had brought their music to the best radio stations of the country.

These three sisters, known on stage as Son del Sol, are representative of what is called Nuevo Flamenco (Contemporary Flamenco), where the classic sounds bump into other genres. The star of this song is a girl called Natividad (literally, Nativity) who goes to Cuba for some of the Caribbean’s charms. Like the music itself, the tale blends the Old World and the New.

Soledad teaches us how to make a quick, easy, and delicious artichoke salad. Pay attention, and try it at home!

Have you ever tried broccoli salad? Soledad shares with us her recipe for a healthy, easy, and inexpensive one made with ingredients you can find at any supermarket.

Soledad shares with us some memories of her very special grandma, an important and influential person in her life.

Miguel Hernández was a poet who lived in Orihuela during the same time as Soledad's grandparents. Here, she tells us about his life and work and why, despite his early demise, he is still a renowned artist.

Soledad talks about the extent to which friends can surprise you in both positive and negative ways and shares with us one of her family member's personal experiences with a so-called friend,

Do you have a significant other? How long have you been with your "better half"? In this video, Soledad explores some of the many dynamics of different partner relationships.

What's better, the city life or the country life? Let's hear about Soledad's childhood experience growing up in the country and the conclusions she has subsequently drawn.