Sometimes when we give advice it seems a little presumptious to tell people outright what we think they should do. It’s a little smoother to instead say what we would do if we were in their place, “I would watch more Spanish videos (if I were you).” Let’s have a look at how we do this in Spanish.

Carlos and Angeles are a young couple from Burgos, located about an hour and a half north of Madrid, a city that dates back to 884! The surrounding province is also known as Burgos, and tucked inside it is an equally historical town known as Lerma, which is where we meet up for a walk and conversation.

Ever find it nearly impossible to get home after a rough night out? Javier Garcia gives musical life to just such a scenario in A Casa. Cuídate, it’s a catchy tune!

We’ve all heard of the bolero, which has its modern roots in nineteenth century Santiago de Cuba (even though we might not be able to hum one on cue). But what about the cuartetazo? Born in Córdoba, Argentina, and derived from Spanish and Italian dances, the name is derived from the fact that the earliest players were invariably four-piece bands. The rhythm is similar to merengue.

¿Quién es Javier García? With his producer (and two-time Academy Award winner) Gustavo Santaolalla, Javier Garcia talks about his roots and influences. Also, we learn about some noted musicians who contributed to the album 13, including the great trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval.

Javier Garcia was born in Madrid to a Cuban father and spent his earliest years in Spain before heading to boarding school in Ireland (from whence his mother comes), finishing high school in Miami after the age of 16. So what kind of Spanish accent does he have? Well, by his own admission, something of a Cuban one when he sings, a kind of a Spanish one when he talks… (we called him and asked!)

If Javier doesn’t get you swinging, swaying and stumbling over your two left feet with this tune, you’re at the wrong site! The trumpet is courtesy of the incomparable Arturo Sandoval, who we had the pleasure of seeing at the Blue Note a while back. A drunken and noisy Tom Jones showed up mid-set with full entourage, causing the fiery Sandoval to call for ¡cállate!

We happened upon Pipita on the sidewalk in Madrid and she introduced us to her traveling companion, Nuria Gonzales. Nuria hails from Asturias, in the north of Spain, but now teaches Spanish at a university in the USA. Lucky for us, they both agreed to an on-the-spot exclusive interview.

Professor Joan Martínez Manent clues us in about additional historical sites in Tarragona and tells us a fascinating story called The Burial of the Cat, which can be seen carved into the Tarragona Cathedral's cloister.

Let's listen in as Renzo and Elena talk about their preferences when going out, for example, to have a drink with friends or maybe go out dancing, and exchange opinions about their different local fairs.

Let's take a closer look at a few of the fascinating murals that can be found along the Paseo de los Murales [Mural Walk] in Fuengirola, Spain.

Fermín takes us on a colorful walk along the Paseo de los Murales [Mural Walk] in the city of Fuengirola, Spain, where various artists have expressed their creativity on the buildings' facades in recent years.

This time, Fermín makes a healthy and delicious mixed salad, a typical Spanish dish that is often served as an appetizer or side dish.

This time, we'll discover with Joan Martínez Manent some interesting details about the Roman history of the current Spanish city of Tarragona.

Amaya and Carlos continue to tell us about their collaboration as well as their personal determination to restore dignity to the donkey.