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Bunbury - Entrevista Con Enrique Bunbury - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

Spain

“Reinvention” could be Enrique Bunbury's middle name. He’s a prolific composer, always finding inspiration in various books, movies, songs, and moods. And he thrives on creative collaborations. In the second part of YABLA’s exclusive interview, Bunbury opens up and tells us about the creative process behind his music.

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Caption 52 [es]: creo que éste es un disco de folk-rock calmado;
Caption 52 [en]: I believe that this is an album of calm folk rock;

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Bunbury - Entrevista Con Enrique Bunbury - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Spain

We had the chance to interview Spanish superstar Enrique Bunbury about his music, his art. The former Héroes del Silencio lead singer has been enjoying a successful solo career since 1996. Now he’s promoting his most recent album, Las consecuencias, which couldn’t be more different from his previous album.

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Caption 12 [es]: Entonces, ¿Cómo se diferencia musicalmente éste de tus otros trabajos?
Caption 12 [en]: So, how does this one differ musically from your other projects?

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Yago - 1 La llegada - Part 3

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Argentina

A bloodied man? A naked woman? It’s amazing what you find in the jungle these days. Does Yago’s brother know the injured Frenchman? Is Yago and Morena’s second chance meeting a more auspicious one? There seems to be more than a spark of recognition when Yago throws his shirt to the bathing beauty…

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Caption 46 [es]: Este tipo cayó en mi casa y es mi responsabilidad.
Caption 46 [en]: This guy turned up at my house and is my responsibility.

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Muñeca Brava - 43 La reunión - Part 3

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Argentina

It seems that everyone in this house is a two-faced liar. What’s more, they don’t respect their elders, and some even plot to destroy their bosses. So, what keeps this place together? Have the webs of deception become so tangled that no one can escape? Or are some looking for honest love and acceptance despite it all?

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Caption 12 [es]: Sí, mata, mata. -Este... bueno.
Caption 12 [en]: Yes, it's cool, it's cool. -Uh... well.

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Yago - 1 La llegada - Part 2

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Argentina

We learn a little bit more about Morena’s background: as a soon-to-be bride in New York, she was left in the church waiting for her fiancé. Maybe that explains her close-to-a-nervous-breakdown behavior!

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Caption 4 [es]: Este fulano vio al mismísimo diablo.
Caption 4 [en]: This guy saw the devil himself.

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Yago - 1 La llegada - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Argentina

Yago is a jungle boy and Morena is a city girl. We’re in Misiones, the small rural town where Yago lives. But everything is about to change when New York–based Morena arrives running away from her past.

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Caption 23 [es]: Negrita... este tipo está forfait.
Caption 23 [en]: Honey... this guy is out.

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Muñeca Brava - 43 La reunión - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Argentina

There is always something going on in this house. Can you keep a secret? Now, Bernardo, a butler with a mean face, is plotting to take down his boss. And Mariposa believes there’s a baby on the way. Shhh!

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Caption 44 [es]: te espero acá por este tema.
Caption 44 [en]: I'll wait for you here to discuss this matter.

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Bajofondo Tango Club - Mar Dulce - Part 1

Difficulty: Intermediate

Argentina

Bajofondo is the fusion of different musicians from the Río de la Plata area, Uruguayans and Argentineans. In 2003, they won the Latin Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental Album” for their new genre: Electronic Tango. We interviewed Luciano Supervielle and Martín Ferres after a show in Germany about their most recent European tour.

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Caption 11 [es]: Y este... y juego al fútbol también a veces.
Caption 11 [en]: And well... I also play soccer sometimes.

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Franco de Vita - Mi sueño

Difficulty: Beginner

Venezuela

Venezuelan legend Franco de Vita has been a fixture on the pop charts since his debut album in 1984. His extremely romantic tunes made him a star in a country renowned for its telenovela industry. “Mi sueño” is one of de Vita’s most recent hits, and a great showcase of his talent.

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Caption 1 [es]: Tal vez sea yo el hombre más feliz de este planeta
Caption 1 [en]: Perhaps I'm the happiest man on this planet

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Café Tacvba - Volver a comenzar

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mexico

Have you ever thought how things would be if you could go back and undo some of your mistakes? Well, that’s what "Volver a comenzar" is about, this song by the Mexican band Café Tacuba dwells in the deepest corners of philosophy and human condition. But don’t worry, it never stops being a nice and catchy song!

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Caption 24 [es]: Hasta los recuerdos ya no caben en este lugar
Caption 24 [en]: Not even memories fit in this place anymore

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La Banda Chilanguense - El habla de México - Part 1

Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate

Mexico

These friendly and animated guys are hardworking chilangos. That’s how people from Mexico City are known around Mexico. Let’s share a bus ride with them and learn some slang about workers and working in and around Chilangolandia.

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Caption 1 [es]: Ah... este... somos este... maestros alumineros,
Caption 1 [en]: Ah... um... we're, um... master aluminum-workers,

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Marina's Cafe - En el Restaurante Con Marina

Difficulty: Beginner

Mexico

What’s for lunch today? That’s one of our favorite questions and since we’re in Mexico, Marina give us some great answers. In Latin America people look for a calm, fresh place where they can enjoy el almuerzo del día, the special lunch of the day, or pedir de la carta, to order from the menu. It’s a perfect time for sitting back and taking a break from your work day.

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Caption 4 [es]: Éste es el omelet de carnes frías,
Caption 4 [en]: This is the omelet of cold cuts,

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Fiesta en Miami - Antonio

Difficulty: Beginner

Spain

There’s more to Miami than postcard-perfect beaches and pink drinks. These days, the city is a great melting pot – especially for Latin American and other Spanish-speaking folks – and there’s a thriving arts scene. As Antonio sees it, the annual art fair called Art Basel is the place to appreciate Miami’s great international flavor.

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Caption 28 [es]: y a cualquiera que me esté viendo,
Caption 28 [en]: and anyone who's watching me,

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ChocQuibTown - De donde vengo yo

Difficulty: Intermediate

Colombia

ChocQuibTown is the most important Colombian hip-hop band of the moment and they have been pretty busy exporting their music around the world. From Argentina to Texas, people are dancing to their rhythms. But even as the band travel, ChocQuibTown hasn’t forgotten where they all come from. On the contrary, they are inspired by their Colombian roots.

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Caption 15 [es]: Así el día esté soleado, te la pasas enguayabado
Caption 15 [en]: Even if the day is sunny, you are hungover

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Antonio Vargas - Artista - ilustración - Part 2

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mexico

You may know the baraja española, the Spanish deck of cards, with its classic renderings of kings and knights in four suits. Our illustrator friend Antonio Vargas created a uniquely Mexican baraja with native imagery drawing from the pre-Columbian Aztec, Olmec, Toltec and Mayan cultures.

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Caption 6 [es]: Viene siendo... éste equivale a los bastos.
Caption 6 [en]: It would be... this one is equivalent to clubs.

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