As an artesan, Javier Marin works with a variety of materials, employing many techniques to create his pieces. He has been kind enough to take the time to explain some of these materials and processes. Javier’s father, in the days well before email, used to transmit telegraph messages via morse code in the building adjacent to where his son now works.

Ecological awareness is universal these days, especially among young people. Javier explains his own use of natural and biological materials, a use that does not involve the destruction of any living creatures, but rather the reuse of materials that have been jettisoned by their original animal owners.

Carlos Eduardo López Ávila, known to most of the world as Jeremías, (his nombre escénico) was born in London, where his parents were studying, but he returned with them to their native Venezuela at the tender age of two. Billboard describes his music, with its blend of trova, pop, salsa and rock as mestizo (which of course usually refers to a person of mixed blood).

People often say that Símon Bolívar, aka El Libertador, is to the people of Venezuela what George Washington is to the people of the United States. This is not entirely inaccurate, but this 19th century general and native son of Caracas retains a rock star / savior status that might equally be compared with Bob Marley’s place in the hearts of Jamaicans (and tender souled frat boys).

The talented Yasmil Maruffo has composed for, written for, and backed musicians ranging from Phil Collins to Ricky Martin. Yasmil wrote the music for Rumba en mi Corazón, and he co-wrote the lyrics with Servando Primera. Servando and his brother Florentin made it a hit. Here we catch a rare glimpse of Yasmil performing for a small group of friends.

In this video, Micheel will teach us all the Spanish names for the planets and other pertinent terms related to the solar system, as well as many interesting facts.

Our friend Zulbany teaches us how to make rice pudding, a very typical recipe from her home country of Venezuela that she loved as a child.

This time, Maoli teaches us how to make quesadillas with scary faces in the oven, a fun and easy recipe for Halloween. Bon appetite!

Welcome to the second part of "Rhythm Trivia," the special edition of "Your Music" where the audience calls in to answer questions about Latin American music. Let's see if the caller gets it right this time!

Welcome to the first special edition of the Your Music radio program. Entitled "Rhythm Trivia," the audience can participate by answering questions about Latin American musical manifestations.

Guess what Spanish words Zulbany is describing in this new game of "Think Fast"!

Maoli hosts this edition of Yabla Noticias (Yabla News), a summary of some prominent news items from 2022, including European politics, Canadian COVID-19 entry restrictions, and the fall of the pound sterling.

Let's play an entertaining game called "Think Fast!" with Zulbany and learn some new Spanish vocabulary in the process!

In the ballad "Será" [It will be], famed Venezuelan vallenato singer Jorge Celedón and Latin Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Franco De Vita team up to sing about love.

Let's watch Marisol prepare a delicious, typical Venezuelan dish called "pabellon criollo," which is made with black beans, white rice, shredded beef, and ripe plantains.