Listen to Uruguayan rock band La Vela Puerca's single, "De atar," from their 2004 album, A Contraluz.

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.

From the International People's Fair in Fuengirola, Gastón from Uruguay gives us taste of his cuisine and culture, including a lot of meat, a lot of fire, and a lot of joy!

Fernando makes a date with an old work friend he has not seen for a while in order to catch up on the changes in both of their lives.

Priscilla and Fernando enjoy a beautiful day on a riverbank where the locals swim. Let's hear them talk about their experiences in this sport.