City Focus: Quito – the art of searching for your own identity
Ecuador’s capital, San Francisco de Quito, better known as Quito, is a treasure in South America. Nestled between Andean mountains,... Read Article
Tourism and conservation in the Galapagos Islands
The unique parts of the world have always drawn our attention. Those with historical significance, our wonder. A place with... Read Article
MIXTAPE Pernett — The New Sound of Colombia Podcast
We really couldn’t be any more thrilled to have the presence of Humberto Pernett on Sounds and Colours. In recent... Read Article
Rubens Bassini Y Los Latinos — Latino Fantastico out now on Far Out Recordings
Far Out begin their classic re-issue series with a much sought after Brazilian rarity. Rubens Bassini was one of Brazil’s... Read Article
“Sabino, we are all!” Protests in Caracas look to improve indigenous rights in Venezuela
“This 8th of November 2010 we return again to march and find you Mr President of the Miraflores Palace, in... Read Article
The Best Tropicalia Albums
Tropicália is a style of music from Brazil, beginning in the late 60s, when a group of art students, writers... Read Article
Does the military’s attempt to oust Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa suggest U.S. involvement?
Following the attempted coup in Ecuador at the end of September, US politician Gloria La Riva has claimed the United... Read Article
Luísa Maita gets the remix treatment on Maita Remixed
Lero-Lero, Luísa Maita’s debut album from earlier this year was a little bit special. We’ve been struggling not to listen... Read Article
Dilma Rousseff rides economic boom to Brazil’s presidency
Former guerrilla leader Dilma Rousseff won Brazil’s presidential election in resounding fashion on Sunday and promised to stick to policies... Read Article
Going Underground: New Music from Ecuador
Situated between Colombia and Peru, Ecuador have formed their own sounds away from the cumbia of Colombia and the African... Read Article