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 holidays in Spanish-speaking countries? Click play to hear all about them now!

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

Palenquero or palenque is a Spanish-based creole language spoken in Colombia, and it’s the only language of its kind in Latin America. In 2005, the ethnic group which spoke this creole consisted of 7,470 people.  

The “Danzón” is a very popular dance in Mexico, but its origins can be found in another country. Click to play to hear all about it!

With her incredible voice and magnetic performances, Omara Portuondo is one of the main representatives of the Cuban music scene. Click here to learn about her unusual family background and ground-breaking career.  

Once considered exclusively an insult and now practically a term of endearment among friends, the meaning of the word “boludo” has changed many times throughout its history. Yet, very few people know the origins of this frequently-used word. Click play to hear all about it!

The traditions to celebrate the “Día de los Muertos” differ greatly across Spain, Mexico, and many other Latin-american countries. Click play to learn more about this particular holiday.

Chavela Vargas is one of the most recognized and admired Spanish-speaking singers worldwide. Get to know her a little better in this exclusive interview with journalist Michelle Oquendo from Quito’s  Radio Visión. Credit: http://www.michelleoquendo.com/

Set in Guatemala, “El Eclipse” is a short story by Augusto Monterroso that narrates the encounter between a lost Spanish missionary and a Mayan tribe. Hit play to listen to this riveting story!