Guarani and the importance of maintaining cultural identity though language
The battle for the preservation of any language is a complex process which requires a large amount of understanding from... Read Article
The Rise of the Guarania: A Musical Style That is Paraguay’s Own
Due to its history of political dictatorship and corruption, the tiny but charming country of Paraguay has for decades existed... Read Article
Is Brazil heading towards a subprime crisis?
Earlier this week Brazil’s Finance Minister, Guido Matega, beamed with exuberance as he reported that the economy had become the... Read Article
Power is a Tremendous Stigma: The Life and Times of Augusto Roa Bastos
Born in Paraguay in 1917 he fought in South America’s bloodiest 20th century conflict. He lived in exile in Argentina... Read Article
Indigenous Leaders in London to Call for Help Against Threatened Amazon Destruction by Mega-Dams
Three Amazon indigenous leaders have travelled to London to rally public, press and government support of their communities’ fight against... Read Article
Carnaval de Oruro: Dancing with the Devil in Bolivia’s Carnival
Carnival in the mining town of Oruro has become Bolivia’s most celebrated festival, usurping similar events in La Paz, Santa... Read Article
Migration is the Theme: Ecuadorian Films from 2010
The past months have been very productive for the Ecuadorian film industry, and its products offer an unprecedented insight into... Read Article
REVIEW Lulina — Cristalina
Cristalina is Lulina‘s first official release, following 8 eight albums (over 6 years) of various independent/home-made ventures. The album collects... Read Article
No Hay Revolución Sin Canciones: Bolivian Nationalism and its Journey to the World Music Stage
Known as “the roof top of the world” due to its high elevation in the Andes mountains, Bolivia is a... Read Article
REVIEW Raf Vilar – Studies in Bossa
The first thing that came to my mind after listening carefully to Raf Vilar’s Studies in Bossa a few times... Read Article