By Judy Cantor-Navas Renowned Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas has performed with Yo Yo Ma, John Williams, the New York Philharmonic, and orchestras around the world. In La Rioja, the famed Spanish wine region where he was born and raised, the guitar maestro returns to host the La Rioja Festival, a yearly gathering he founded …
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Music, Dance, and Stories on Screen to Fuel Your Passion for Flamenco by Judy Cantor-Navas As a warm-up to my upcoming trip, where I’ll be hosting Musical Getaways’ Deep Flamenco Tour to Sevilla and Southern Spain, I’m re-watching some of the movies that have fueled my passion for flamenco, and documentaries that tell the stories …
Petronio Alvarez Music Festival Colombia might be all about salsa, reggaeton, and Latino vibes at first. But make no mistake about it, the country is as diverse as it gets. Whether it‘s nature, culture, music, or people. And the pacific region often gets overlooked for its potential which can be truly surprising! If you are …
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The story of Comuna 13, Medellín, Colombia Not too long ago, 10 or 20 years ago, not even the most adventurous soul would step foot inside Medellin. Dangerous and violent, it was where druglords ran the show, boundless to laws and rules. Fast-forward to the present days, and the country of Colombia is one of …
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Bahia State, the birthplace of samba and capoeira Brazilian popular culture continues to play a crucial role in how people express themselves. And to this day strong cultivation for cultural expression continues to be music. The music and culture of Brazil blend various influences beautifully and harmoniously. From the popular and legendary Samba to the …
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