Introduction to the series of programmes
Sep 03, 2008•31 sec
Transcript -- Introduction to the series of programmes
Sep 03, 2008
A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers
Sep 03, 2008•10 min
Transcript -- A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers
Sep 03, 2008
A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.
Sep 03, 2008•6 min
Transcript -- A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.
Sep 03, 2008
A radio-style programme where presenter Juan Carlos Jaramillo travels round various Latin-American capitals to find out how people are using and abusing this vital resource.
Sep 03, 2008•9 min
Transcript -- A radio-style programme where presenter Juan Carlos Jaramillo travels round various Latin-American capitals to find out how people are using and abusing this vital resource.
Sep 03, 2008
A short talk by Eduardo de Benito resuming the origins of Spanish, the adoption of words from Latin America and the influence of literature and the media on the Spanish language. He ends by looking to the future of Spanish.
Sep 03, 2008•6 min
Transcript -- A short talk by Eduardo de Benito resuming the origins of Spanish, the adoption of words from Latin America and the influence of literature and the media on the Spanish language. He ends by looking to the future of Spanish.
Sep 03, 2008
Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.
Sep 03, 2008•6 min
Transcript -- Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.
Sep 03, 2008
A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.
Sep 03, 2008•2 min
Transcript -- A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.
Sep 03, 2008
Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc
Sep 03, 2008•2 min
Transcript -- Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc
Sep 03, 2008
An exploration of social, political and economic aspects of flamenco. Whereas artists used to have a lowly status, that's now changed. They no longer have to jump for the person who "pays the piper".
Sep 03, 2008•3 min
Transcript -- An exploration of social, political and economic aspects of flamenco. Whereas artists used to have a lowly status, that's now changed. They no longer have to jump for the person who "pays the piper".
Sep 03, 2008
New directions in flamenco: practioners talk about how it has assimilated elements from other cultures, from pop music and other musical styles. Includes the performance of a song which talks about world events, how the place of Romany is different now.
Sep 03, 2008•3 min
Transcript -- New directions in flamenco: practioners talk about how it has assimilated elements from other cultures, from pop music and other musical styles. Includes the performance of a song which talks about world events, how the place of Romany is different now.
Sep 03, 2008
Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.
Sep 03, 2008•2 min
Transcript -- Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.
Sep 03, 2008
A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.
Sep 03, 2008•2 min
Transcript -- A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.
Sep 03, 2008
This video shows a dance whose origins are in the Yoruba religion, known as Santeria in Cuba. The symbolism of the various characters in the dance is explained.
Sep 03, 2008•3 min
Transcript -- This video shows a dance whose origins are in the Yoruba religion, known as Santeria in Cuba. The symbolism of the various characters in the dance is explained.
Sep 03, 2008
Rodolfo says that rhythm is all-important in Cuban dance. Different parts of the body have to move independently of others! He also discusses mambo and the ever-changing nature of Cuban music and dance
Sep 03, 2008•3 min
Transcript -- Rodolfo says that rhythm is all-important in Cuban dance. Different parts of the body have to move independently of others! He also discusses mambo and the ever-changing nature of Cuban music and dance
Sep 03, 2008
A description of the Salsa, the origins of its name, how its a fusion of "son", cha cha, mambo and other dances. Cuban dancers are constantly creating new styles, which are taken up around the world.
Sep 03, 2008•3 min
Transcript -- A description of the Salsa, the origins of its name, how its a fusion of "son", cha cha, mambo and other dances. Cuban dancers are constantly creating new styles, which are taken up around the world.
Sep 03, 2008
