From Otavalo, Ecuador, Blanquita Arias shows us the different components of the indigenous clothing from her community, which is most typically worn to attend weddings.

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.

Cleer's daughter Lía recites for her a beautiful poem entitled "A mamá" [To Mom] by Mogollón and Solano.

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 [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.

Which historical figure is Idoia from El Aula Azul describing? Listen to her clues, and dare to guess!

After providing us with clues, Ester from El Aula Azul dares us to guess which historical figure she's describing. Are you up to the challenge?

Let's discover yet another upbeat Colombian musical genre with Antonio, porro, by listening to its melody and witnessing how it is danced.

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.

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

Have you ever heard the story of "The Princess and the Pea"? Cleer reads us this classic fairytale.

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

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

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.

After reading us his flash fiction story, "Para siempre" [Forever], Carlos offers some insight into the historical backdrop, events, and characters that inspired him.

After shedding some light on the flash fiction genre and providing us with some examples, Carlos finally reads us the piece with which he placed among the finalists at a prominent flash fiction contest in Barcelona. Can you understand any of the meaning behind it?

Do you know anything about watercolor painting? For Isabel, it's a hobby that relaxes her and lets her imagination fly. Let's learn some basic tips about watercolor materials and techniques— and get to work!

Let's listen to a couple of examples of flash fiction stories to better understand what this literary genre is all about. Entitled "Destino" [Fate] and "Soñando despierta" [Daydreaming], both pieces received awards at prestigious international flash fiction contests.

In the first part of this series, Carlos introduces us to the characteristics of flash fiction, a literary genre distinguished by its succinctness and ability to capture the reader from the first word to the last.

Cleer tells us about the fascinating life of Colombian poet, children's author, and diplomat, Rafael Pombo, and reads us, "Pastorcita" [Little Shepherdess], one of his most renowned pieces.

Jose Quinchuqui, a craftsman from Otavalo, Ecuador, fills us in about some of the details of his work, the different materials he employs, and the various ways in which he and his siblings contribute to the family business.

We interviewed Hugo Rodriguez from Otavalo, Ecuador, whose life's work is handcrafting elves then casting spells on them. Would you like an elf with harmonizing and protective powers for your home? Contact Hugo!

Guided by Fermin, we immerse ourselves in San Sebastian's biggest and most lively celebration: the Tamborrada [Drum Parade], learning about its origins and how this twenty-four-hour party is celebrated.

Let's learn how to conjugate some regular and irregular verbs in past continuous with Cleer!