New music: ‘Llamen a mi Gial’ by Noblezza El Colombiano
What better way to welcome the final countdown to Barranquilla, Colombia’s, carnival (March 1-4) than with some new “reggaecumbia” music?... Read Article
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For Carnival & World Cup, New Tunes to Celebrate
Since Carnival season in much of the Caribbean and Latin America is right around the corner, and the 2014 FIFA... Read Article
The Best Carnival Songs (A Youtube Playlist)
Here are 10 of our favourite carnival songs, including choice cuts old and new from Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.... Read Article
REVIEW Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985
If you’re a new, intermediate, or hardcore fan of Colombian music, you’ll enjoy Diablos del Ritmo: The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985... Read Article
The City of Samba
A video so good that we had no option but to feature it on the site. This is The City... Read Article
South America Carnival Guide 2012
Carnival season is almost here! Of course the most famous carnival is Rio’s, but there are many more. In Brazil... Read Article
El Carnaval de Curramba (Barranquilla, Colombia)
Barranquilla Carnival is one of the most colourful and intense carnivals in South America and second in size only to... Read Article
Carnival Guide 2011 (for Brazil and the rest of South America)
Carnival is the biggest festival in Brazil, as well as being hugely popular in other South American countries such as... 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
Recife Carnival – a party for everyone!
“Volteeeeeiiii Recife…!” (Recife, I’m back!) “Foi a saudade que me trouxe pelo braço…” (Missing you has dragged me back). When... Read Article
Murga: The Unknown Buenos Aires’ Carnival
Throughout Latin America, carnival traditions are intrinsically tied to the African slave descendents and their culture and struggle. It’s said... Read Article
City Sounds: Montevideo
In many ways Montevideo is seen as synonymous with Buenos Aires. They are both capital cities of countries that lay... Read Article