Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Surely you're familiar with the famous bolero, "Bésame mucho" [Kiss Me A Lot]. If not, this is your chance to listen to it with Karla, a Mexican singer living in Berlin, Germany.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Karla and Fernando discuss some differences between two types of traditional Mexican music: mariachi and bolero, pondering the occasions for which each might be better suited.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Bolivia
Adelaida, a Bolivian woman who has lived in Berlin for twenty years, talks to us about the Ekeko, a stone statue that held special significance for indigenous Bolivians prior to the colonial period and has evolved over time.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Bolivia
At the Alasitas Fair in Bolivia, all kinds of miniatures are bought and sold to represent the wishes of their buyers and hopefully bring them to fruition. Let's see what Adelaida, a Bolivian residing in Berlin, has to say about this unique festivity.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
What world-famous Mexican dish can be eaten in every city in the world and throughout Mexico at any time of the day? Why tacos, of course, and our friend Karla will talk to us about many well-known varieties.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Tacos are a tasty dish that are known and made all over the world. In part two of this video, Karla will teach us more interesting facts and misconceptions about this fabulous traditional Mexican food.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Chile
Let's join Irwin Bruno, a young Chilean living in Berlin, at his vernissage, where he will explain to us the inspiration for several of his paintings.
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: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Check Hello Seahorse!, an exciting Mexican band with surrealistic lyrics and dream-like vocals. Who needs to understand the song when it comes from such a sweet voice?
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.
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