The cocuy is an ancestral alcoholic beverage from Venezuela that has become increasingly popular in the last few years. Click

The popular musician Tito Puente -best known for his Latin jazz and mambo pieces- may have passed away in 2000,

The Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy, commonly known as RAE) is the institution in charge of safeguarding, promoting and

From a Mexican Robin Hood to the narcos' favorite saint, click play to hear all about Jesus Malverde.

Did you know that “los Tres Reyes Magos” are just as important as Santa Claus -if not more- during the

Among the many different Christmas traditions in the Spanish-speaking world, there’s one ritual that everyone shares. Click play to learn

Palenquero or palenque is a Spanish-based creole language spoken in Colombia, and it’s the only language of its kind in Latin America.

The “Danzón” is a very popular dance in Mexico, but its origins can be found in another country. Click to

With her incredible voice and magnetic performances, Omara Portuondo is one of the main representatives of the Cuban music scene.

Once considered exclusively an insult and now practically a term of endearment among friends, the meaning of the word “boludo”

The traditions to celebrate the “Día de los Muertos” differ greatly across Spain, Mexico, and many other Latin-american countries. Click

Chavela Vargas is one of the most recognized and admired Spanish-speaking singers worldwide. Get to know her a little better