Difficulty: Intermediate
various
Forty-five artists from ten different countries participated in the making of the video for this wonderful song entitled "Amanecer" [Waking Up], which is dedicated to all the artists in the world who have seen their work affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
various
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.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Let's continue to examine the context in which Pablo Escobar began to rise to unparalleled power and the way in which Colombian society initially condoned this provincial man who was beginning to amass a drug trafficking fortune.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
Kevin channels a multitude of mixed emotions, including his love for his drama teacher, into his moving impersonation of Simon Bolivar in his school play.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Listen to the catchy pop tune "Girasol" [Sunflower] by Mexican Band Latin Monkey.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
After reading us his flash fiction story, "Para siempre" [Forever], Carlos offers some insight into the historical backdrop, events, and characters that inspired him.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
As paramedics attend to the victims at the scene, the driver who caused the accident refuses to cooperate with police.
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Felipe and Lucia are determined to fix the damp patch that could be coming from their crotchety old neighbor's home. But will he finally come to the door?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
In Hello Chamo, a song by Venezuelan singer Félix Carlos, he takes us on a tour of the streets of New York as he encounters some of his fellow Venezuelans— some of them well-known— who also live in the city. The rhythm of the song is the traditional Calypso from the El Callao municipality, a festive beat that contrasts his sad narration about immigration.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Colombia
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?
Difficulty: Advanced
Colombia
Experts on Los Tiempos de Pablo Escobar [The Times of Pablo Escobar] tell about the formation of the infamous "Muerte a Secuestradores" [Death to Kidnappers], or MAS, a Colombian paramilitary group formed in the eighties with the goal of combatting kidnapping as well as furthering the interests of their supporters: Colombian drug cartels, politicians, U.S. corporations, and wealthy landowners.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Colombia
As Kevin is about to make his onstage debut as Simon Bolivar, his realizations about his feelings for his drama teacher, Miss Pizarro, have him close to tears.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Venezuela
Despite a lot of recent, negative publicity surrounding Venezuela's political and economic crises, there are many wonderful things about this country and its capital city of Caracas. Join our host, Victor Diaz, as he shows us one of its iconic sites, Plaza Francia and its obelisk.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Musician and songwriter, Jorge Garcia, leads the band, Suena Disco. Their single, Temblor, featuring guest artist, Itzia Aranda, incorporates electronic music from Guadalajara with a tropical flare.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Here's another catchy tune by the Latin Monkey band. Let's dance!
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