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
Transcript -- Introduction to the series of programmes
A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers
Transcript -- A radio-style programme about astronomy from Cali in Colombia featuring experts and some phone-in callers
A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.
Transcript -- A talk about the words which Spanish has borrowed from English with Eduardo de Benito.
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 -- 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.
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 -- 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.
Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.
Transcript -- Documentary on Flamenco: its origins, various people's definitions, its connection with the Romany and oral traditions.
A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.
Transcript -- A description of the numerous influences on flamenco music.
Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc
Transcript -- Description of a flamenco club: both a place to meet and enjoy flamenco and an association which organises concerts, dance classes etc
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 -- 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 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 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.
Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.
Transcript -- Rodolfo Fournier, a Cuban dance teacher in London, describes the central role of music and dance in Cuban life.
A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.
Transcript -- A description of the roots of both Cuban people and culture: a mixture of Spanish and African.
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 -- 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.
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 -- 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
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 -- 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.
A group of Argentinian artists plan the painting of a mural.
Transcript -- A group of Argentinian artists plan the painting of a mural.
Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Edgar de Santo lead the painting of a mural in La Boca.
Transcript -- Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Edgar de Santo lead the painting of a mural in La Boca.
Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Mariana Siedlarek talk about the creative process in their work.
Transcript -- Argentinian artists Cristina Terzaghi and Mariana Siedlarek talk about the creative process in their work.
Transcript -- Argentinian sculptor Beatriz Soto explains her work.
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