In this episode, we're in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where banda music fills the air. We discuss the genre's origins, its wide appeal, and its growth beyond Mexico, especially in U.S. communities with Mexican heritage. Learn about the different instruments, famous bands, and how banda music has shaped local and international cultures. Whether you're a fan or new to ... Show More
Nov 18
Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
<p>We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say <em>provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón,</em> and <em>salud</em>, plus the cultural meaning behind eac ... Show More
25m 2s
Nov 11
Me Paró la Policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
<p>Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal in other parts of Mexico but not a ... Show More
33m 30s
Nov 4
Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi - Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi
<p>After months of staying home, we finally took our first trip as a family — and it was quite the adventure! We talk about May’s initial fears of flying with a baby, my rush to get Santi’s passports, and how we handled everything from formula prep to stroller logistics. You’ll a ... Show More
30m 34s
Jul 2021
The Music-Lover’s Guide to Becoming Fluent in Spanish (Olly Richards Interview) ♫ 132
In this week's episode, I am actually going to be the interviewee so I will not be doing the interview this week but I'm giving you an opportunity to hear someone else interview me.We talked all about learning Spanish with music, how I came up with this concept, and sor ... Show More
45m 26s
Sep 2020
Learn Spanish with Salsa Music [Cali Pachanguero] ♫ 89
In this episode, you'll learn new vocabulary from the salsa song Cali Pachanguero by Alberto Barros. We'll explore a few uses of the subjunctive, and different ways to use the word "que" in Spanish.
You can find the full lyrics to the song, plus translation and quizzes ... Show More
22m 2s
Mar 2023
Learn Spanish with Merengue Music [Toma mi Vida] ♫ 165
In honor of women's history month, we'll share songs from the best female singers throughout Latin America.In this episode, we'll review the lyrics of the song ‘Toma mi vida' by the Dominican singer Milly Quezada, La reina (queen) del merengue 🇩🇴
You'll ... Show More
24m 49s
Oct 2023
Exploring Colombia's African Roots from Cartagena to Palenque with Kim Haas ♫ 184
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is known for showcasing the Afro-Latino communities throughout Latin America and their rich and diverse legacy of creating vibrant cultures.
In this interview with Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels, we discuss ho ... Show More
36m 13s
Oct 2023
Immerse Yourself in Latin Music, Dance, and Culture (Interview with Moshe Rasier, Aventura Dance Cruise) ♫ 18
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance, visit the Dominican Republic, or go to the concert of your favorite Latin music artist? What if I told you that you could do all of the above in one event? Enter Aventura, the world’s largest Latin Dance cruise.
In this episode, I tal ... Show More
37m 29s