Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Meet Alejandro Hermann, a fascinating, world-renowned artist born of an Austrian father and French mother who studied in the best Parisian art schools and resides in Marbella, Spain.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
Leif continues to discuss architecture, elaborating on his creative process, preferences and the architects he admires.
Difficulty: Advanced
Spain
Tecnópolis interviews world-renowned flamenco singer Antonio Carmona, a former member of the acclaimed group, "Ketama."
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
A member of the all-female band "Wha Wha Buga" from Donostia, Spain, explains how the group started and gives her perspective on women in the music business.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Spain
Is an architect born or made? Must an architect draw by hand or can he simply use computers to generate blueprints? Leif, a Spanish architect who relocated to London during the onset of Spain's recession, gives us his take on these and other architecture-related questions.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Chief Librarian at the Cervantes Institute in London tells us about the library's resources and users as well as what it is like to work there.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
The Director of the Cervantes Institute in London talks about its role in promoting not only the renowned Spanish author's work but also the Spanish language and culture throughout the world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain Madrid
From the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Luis Matosas speaks to us about his job as a computer science professor. He additionally organizes a seminar on marketing and "personal branding" and explains to us its importance in the current labor market.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Spain
What's the story behind the music-filled bar called "Leize Gorria"? Well, the name means "red cave" in Basque and it was founded by a musical family of 6 from Uruguay. Listen in as we learn more about the bar and its many events.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Peru, Spain
Novalima is very aware of the importance of Peruvian folk music, not just in their sound but in another musical genres as well. Paco de Lucía, a Spanish flamenco musician, might have made the sound of the “cajón” (a box-like musical instrument) famous, but that sound is Peruvian as it gets.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Peru, Spain
Novalima mixes Peruvian folk music with electronic beats. Touring has become an important source of inspiration. That’s how they translate their musical roots onto the dance floor. Universal tunes with local sounds!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Peru, Spain
Continue learning about what specific kinds of music go into the mix to make the special sound that is Novalima.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Peru, Spain
The Peruvian group Novalima took a break from their European tour for an interview. Learn about the branching out and coming back together that the band members went through to achieve their rich and eclectic sound.
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.
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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