Zoom Soon Bao is Venezuelan musician Andres Moncada Frometa's solo project. Mixing elements of traditional Venezuelan music with electronic rhythms, ZSB portrays the simultaneous chaos and beauty in many Latin American countries. The song, "Al norte del sur" [To the North of the South], is an ode to the crude life in Venezuela's capital, Caracas.

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.

From Quito, Ecuador, Julia informs us about the effects that COVID-19 has had on her great city.

Sofia, the director of Barcelona's prestigious language school, BCNLIP, tells us about her unique institute, including its teaching methodology, teachers, and the many languages it offers.

Digna Ibaza, the owner of the clothing store, "Makiblunda," which sells hand-embroidered clothing for indigenous women, shares with us some interesting details about her art and business.

Kevin's plans to use his relationship with Vicky to make Cata jealous are unexpectedly thwarted.

On June 9, 2020, the world lost Pau Donés, the lead singer of famed Spanish rock band, Jarabe de Palo. In this interview, the charismatic and down-to-earth entertainer talks to Yabla’s Cleer regarding, among other things, the origin of the group’s name and their musical mission and style.

We finish this series on the prepositions, "por" and "para," with some additional, quite common uses for you to put into practice.

Spanish singer-songwriter, Luis Guitarra, shares with us his beautiful and inspirational melody, "Todo va a ir bien" [Everything's Going to Be Alright].

Aranza, a young girl from Venezuela, tells us about her quarantine experience and gives us some tips to prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading.

South America's Andean cultural legacy is one of the most interesting and beautiful on the continent and includes music from countries like Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Michael delights us by playing a variety of different rhythms from these countries and more.

Born in Chile, singer-songwriter Claudia Montoya resides in the south of Germany. In her song, "Perdí mi identidad" [I Lost My Identity], Claudia narrates her adventures and memories as an immigrant in Europe. Visit https://www.facebook.com/sabor.jam to familiarize yourself with more of Claudia's work.

Sisters Zony and Zulbra from Coro, Venezuela share with us how their daily lives are affected not only by the coronavirus pandemic, but also by their country's current economic and fuel crises.

In the second part of this lesson, Carlos focuses on additional uses of the frequently confused prepositions, "por" and "para," particularly when talking about time and location.