Music & Arts Spanish Stories

¿Cómo se baila la jota? Mi primer festival en Aragón.

A traveler experiences a traditional festival in Aragón, Spain, and gets a fun, spontaneous lesson in dancing the regional "jota."

El misterio de la bailarina sin zapatos en Bellas Artes

Mi Primera Clase de Salsa

It's your first salsa class! The music is fast and you're a little nervous, but with a friendly teacher and a few fun mistakes, you might just fall in love with dancing.

Mi primera clase de dibujo: ¿Por qué mi cactus tiene bigote?

In your first drawing class, the teacher asks you to draw a cactus, but what happens when you decide your cactus needs a little something extra, like a mustache?

Mi primera vez escuchando cumbia: ¿Cómo me hizo bailar un ritmo colombiano?

A traveler in Colombia hears a new, exciting rhythm at a party. Discover cumbia music and see if its happy beat can make anyone get up and dance.

¿Por qué mi primer alebrije solo tiene un ala? Creando arte fantástico en Oaxaca

Discover the magical world of Oaxacan folk art and find out why a creative mistake can sometimes be the most beautiful part of your creation. Learn how to make your very own fantastic creature, an alebrije!

¿Quién pintó los murales de mi barrio? El secreto del arte callejero de Valparaíso

A young woman in Valparaíso, Chile, discovers the beautiful secret behind the colorful murals that decorate her city's streets. Who are the mysterious artists?

¿Quiénes son los 'Castellers'? Mi primera vez viendo una torre humana en Cataluña.

Discover the incredible 'Castellers' of Catalonia! Witness the creation of a spectacular human tower through the eyes of a first-time visitor in a bustling Spanish plaza.

¿Qué secreto esconde la bufanda de mi abuela en la clase de baile flamenco?

Frida Kahlo: Un Retrato de Dolor y Color

Discover the life of one of Mexico's most famous artists, Frida Kahlo. Learn how she turned her pain into beautiful and powerful paintings full of vibrant color.

Gaudí y el Sueño de la Sagrada Familia

Discover the story of Antoni Gaudí, a visionary architect with a unique dream. Learn how he dedicated his life to building Barcelona's most famous and unfinished masterpiece.

¿Puede un robot aprender a bailar cumbia? La competencia en el Carnaval de Barranquilla

A brilliant inventor builds a robot to compete in the world-famous Barranquilla Carnival. But can a machine truly learn the soul and passion of cumbia music?

¿Puede un robot aprender a tocar el cajón peruano mejor que un humano?

In Lima, a talented musician and a high-tech robot compete to see who can best play the cajón, a traditional Peruvian instrument. But can perfect technique ever replace the soul of the music?

¿Cómo se salvó la última copia de la partitura de un bolero cubano en un incendio?

In the heart of Old Havana, a sudden fire threatens to erase a legendary piece of Cuban music forever. A young musician must race against the flames to save the only remaining copy of a forgotten bolero's sheet music.

Gabriel García Márquez y el Nacimiento del Realismo Mágico

Discover how a young Colombian writer, inspired by his grandmother's fantastical tales, created a new literary genre that would change the world forever. This is the story of Gabriel García Márquez and the birth of Magical Realism.

Tras los Pasos del Tango en Buenos Aires

A young traveler arrives in Buenos Aires searching for the authentic soul of tango, but finds it's harder to discover than he imagined. Will a chance encounter on a cobblestone street lead him to the city's true musical heart?

El Flamenco: Pasión y Duende en Andalucía

A young guitarist in Andalusia struggles to find the elusive spirit of flamenco, known as "duende," under the watchful eye of his legendary grandfather. Can he connect with the soul of the music before his most important performance is over?