Mon Laferte is an accomplished musician and singer-songwriter known for her raw, passionate lyrics and diverse musical style. Originally from Chile, Mon's musical talents were her saving grace during her difficult childhood. After struggling to make it as an artist in her own country, she

Did you know that el cilantro has a long history of medicinal and gastronomical use? Enhance your Spanish listening abilities and learn all about it! Ceviche, tacos, chimichurri, sancocho... humm qué rico! It's hard to conceive Hispanic cuisine without cilantro, yet it wasn't until the

Loved by some and hated by others, Pedro Friedeberg is an intriguing and eccentric Mexican artist that has led a remarkable life. Known for his surreal designs and his perspective manipulating techniques, Friedberg rejects modern architecture, conceptual art, and other traditional art trends in a

Develop your Spanish listening comprehension skills and learn how Spain and Latin American will be celebrating el Día de Reyes! In the Spanish-speaking world the holiday season is not over after New Year's. During the first week of January, everyone gets ready for the arrival

Listen to our Easy Podcast to learn about a fascinating end-of-the-year tradition and polish up your Spanish listening abilities! The New Year is a time for new beginnings, and in Ecuador that means burning down the 'Old Year' in order to get a fresh start.

Work on your Spanish listening comprehension while learning about this popular holiday tradition! In the Spanish-speaking world, the Christmas season unofficially starts on the eve of December 8, feast day of the Immaculate Conception. This celebration is known as La tradición de las velitas which

Work on your Spanish listening skills while learning about this lovely Maya tradition that lives on in Central America! Las muñecas quitapenas might seem like a simple hand-crafted toy or memento, but there's more to these tiny 'worry dolls' than meets the eye. According to

How well do you know the history of New York? Put on your headphones, settle in for a good story and polish up your Spanish listening comprehension in the process! In 1613, long before New York became New York, a Dutch ship arrived to its

Dust off your Spanish listening skills while you learn all about Mexican corridos and their fascinating history! The corrido is a popular Mexican music genre known for its poetry-like ballads that talk about love, oppression, betrayal, bravery, repression and other socially-relevant topics. During its origins,

Improve your Spanish listening skills while you learn all about el bolero! The bolero is a popular dance and music genre that originated in Spain, flourished in Cuba with its rich African and Caribbean musical influences, and later became an international phenomenon during the Golden Age