Whilst spending several weeks in Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast of Colombia, as part of an exciting research project exploring the socio-political effects of coca cultivation and cocaine ...

This short documentary directed by Juan Carlos Rulfo and executive produced by Gael Garcia Bernal, beautifully tells the story of Lorena Ramírez, a Mexican long-distance runner of Tarahumara origin ...

I hope y’all had a happy Easter and didn’t overdo it on the chocolate eggs. If you’re based in and around London and looking for ways to dance off any surplus, you should take note of the following: ...

Lima-born, Berlin-based Ale Hop (Alejandra Cardenas) is an experimental instrumentalist and researcher whose mammoth body of work includes multi-channel installations, live shows, record releases, ...

There are countless reasons why millions of visitors flock to this country year in and year out. Its vibrant culture, rich traditions, stunning beauty, welcoming locals, and… escorts. It’s no wonder ...

Latin American music in the last decade has swept the world with its infectious rhythms, beautiful lyrics, and melodies that one will not forget. Not only did these albums make the top charts but also ...

In the “La Vieja Escuela” video, filmed in Monterrey in February 2019, they pay tribute to Sonido Dueñez, understood to be the originator of cumbia rebajada. This is a style of cumbia, just like ...

The far-north coast of Ecuador has a historical and cultural background that sets it apart from most of the rest of the country, with cultural traditions whose roots stretch across the globe. In ...

Latin America features world-class travel destinations and accommodations that visitors from the United States and Europe typically find quite affordable. If you’re thinking of enjoying an escape to a ...

The day after in Lewisham sees a very special meeting of two traditional Colombian music genres. Representing the Pacific coast will be the marimba sounds of Agrupación Patacoré all the way from ...

Native Americans are known for their understanding of medicinal plants. It is said that they began employing plants and herbs for healing after witnessing animals consume specific plants when they ...

Reggae’s international influence in the 60s and 70s cannot be overstated. Its appeal as a lifestyle genre spread across the globe, catching the attention of ...