A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish - for iPod/iPhone

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This is an advanced-level course using a variety of authentic materials from Spain and Latin America to improve your language skills and knowledge of Spanish-speaking societies. The course has seven themes that give a broad introduction to different aspec

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    • Sep 3, 2008 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 0:31


    Introduction to the series of programmes

    Transcript -- Introduction

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    Transcript -- Introduction to the series of programmes

    Radio Programme 1: Astronomy in Colombia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 9:45


    A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers

    Transcript -- Radio Programme 1: Astronomy in Colombia

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    Transcript -- A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers

    Radio programme 1: English borrowings in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 5:44


    A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.

    Transcript -- Radio programme 1: English borrowings in Spanish

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    Transcript -- A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.

    Radio programme 2: Water, a natural resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 9:04


    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.

    Transcript -- Radio programme 2: Water, a natural resource

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    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.

    Radio programme 2: Spanish in the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 5:54


    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.

    Transcript -- Radio programme 2: Spanish in the world

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    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.

    Music and dance: Flamenco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 6:00


    Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.

    Transcript -- Music and dance: Flamenco

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    Transcript -- Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.

    Musical mixture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 1:47


    A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.

    Transcript -- Musical mixture

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    Transcript -- A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.

    A flamenco club

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 2:06


    Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc

    Transcript -- A flamenco club

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    Transcript -- Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc

    Social and political aspects of flamenco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 3:05


    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".

    Transcript -- Social and political aspects of flamenco

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    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".

    New flamenco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 3:04


    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.

    Transcript -- New flamenco

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    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.

    Cuba: Cuban music and dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 2:13


    Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.

    Transcript -- Cuba: Cuban music and dance

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    Transcript -- Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.

    Cuba: Mixed roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 1:49


    A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.

    Transcript -- Cuba: Mixed roots

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    Transcript -- A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.

    Cuba: Religious dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 3:00


    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.

    Transcript -- Cuba: Religious dance

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    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.

    Cuba: With rhythm in the body

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 3:01


    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

    Transcript -- Cuba: With rhythm in the body

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    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

    Cuba: Salsa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2008 3:01


    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.

    Transcript -- Cuba: Salsa

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    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.

    Planning a Mural

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2008 6:23


    Transcript -- Planning a Mural

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    Transcript -- A group of Argentinian artists plan the painting of a mural.

    Creating a Mural

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2008 6:35


    Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Edgar de Santo lead the painting of a mural in La Boca.

    Transcript -- Creating a Mural

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    Transcript -- Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Edgar de Santo lead the painting of a mural in La Boca.

    Artists in search of inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2008 8:58


    Transcript -- Artists in search of inspiration

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    Transcript -- Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Mariana Siedlarek talk about the creative process in their work.

    Creating Sculptures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2008 5:38


    Argentinian sculptor Beatriz Soto explains her work.

    Transcript -- Creating Sculptures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2008


    Transcript -- Argentinian sculptor Beatriz Soto explains her work.

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