Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Bread of the Dead is a traditional bread that is made in Mexico for the Day of the Dead. Let's learn more about it as well as Luis Alfaro's experience aboard a boat, where a workshop was given to learn how to make it.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Carolina, a Colombian singer who has lived in Berlin for fourteen years, tells us about this city's appeal for artists and the artistic niche she carved out there for herself.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Colombia
Carolina's curiosity about the traditional songs from different Latin American countries led her to create a female singing group for Spanish-speaking women in Berlin. Let's hear more about it!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
Music lover Michael Faustino Cortés Ruiz, also known as Maistro Alfonzo Zayas, tells us what excites him about both the city of Berlin, where he lives, and music. Let's find out more about how he keeps his love for music alive.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Venezuela
Hector Montaner takes after his father Ricardo Montaner in both good looks and musical ability. After a childhood of studying in Venezuela’s most prestigious conservatories, Montaner relocated in the late ‘90s. "Apariencias" (Appearances) is the title track of his sophomore album release.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Puerto Rico
In legendary Puerto Rican salsa singer Héctor Lavoe's 1976 hit, "Periódico de Ayer," Hector compares an ex-flame's love to yesterday's news. This is truly "classic" salsa that is known and loved throughout the Spanish speaking world and beyond — a must for any serious student of latin culture.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Puerto Rico
Héctor Lavoe was a Puerto Rican salsa group and solo singer who lived from September 30, 1946 to June 29, 1993. Among his solo hits were “El Cantante," "Periódico de ayer" and "Bandolera,” which, despite protests from Puerto Rican feminists about its controversial lyrics, enjoyed great success there.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Puerto Rico
Listen to late Latin salsa singer, Hector Lavoe's signature single, "Mi Gente," from the album La Voz. The hit was recorded in Africa in 1973 with the Fania All Stars.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
In this part, writer and journalist Juan Villoro reflects on violence in Mexico, concluding with a message of hope from iconic singer Chavela Vargas.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
In this part of the documentary, writer and journalist Juan Villoro offers a reflection on the current state of Mexican society and the need for a new generation of Mexicans to emerge.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
With the background sound of the song "Caminante del Mayab" performed by the trio Los Tres Yucatecos, this part of the documentary offers brief reflections on the concept of freedom.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
After some interesting reflections on the way we approach our daily life, artist Adanowsky goes into the Mexico City subway to perform one of the most memorable songs from this documentary. Enjoy it!
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
With this video begins a series of reflections and melodies dedicated to one of the most important themes discussed in the documentary. Listen carefully to the words of the introduction, the testimony of one of the protagonists and the nostalgic melody at the end.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
We continue with more music and reflections on Mexican emigration to the United States. In this part, El Haragán and Meme del Real join Los Tucanes de Tijuana to repeat the final message of the song: "So far from God and so close to the United States".
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Mexico
After a brief reflection by Mexican actor Daniel Giménez Cacho on the impact of borders in Mexico, the son jarocho musical group Los Cojolites performs one of their musical pieces.
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