Tag Archives: South America

A Taste of Afro-Peruvian Music| Tony Succar | TEDxFIU

Posted on January 1, 2020 by agogo22

Tony Succar brings folkloric Afro Peruvian rhythms such as Landó & Festejo to Miami. His band “Mixtura” is made of musicians from Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Aruba and more. The blend of musical cultures is what creates a distinct sound in … Continue reading →

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This Peruvian Farmer Grows Over 400 Varieties of Potatoes

Posted on October 8, 2019 by agogo22

Consider the humble potato. Many of us take the starchy tuber for granted. But not Julio Hancco Mamani. That’s because deep in the Andes mountains, in the Cusco region of Peru, this “Potato King” is continuing a family legacy by … Continue reading →

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Living Afloat On Man-Made Islands

Posted on October 8, 2019 by agogo22

Lake Titicaca in Peru is a lagoon made up of approximately 70 man-made islands. The central island serves as a hub, home to over 500 residents. Living afloat isn’t for everyone, but the Uros, a small South American tribe, have … Continue reading →

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The magical, mathematical fictions of Jorge Luis Borges – Ilan Stavans

Posted on July 18, 2019 by agogo22

 

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Endocannibals of Yanomami tribe

Posted on April 1, 2019 by agogo22

Yanomami is an endocannibalistic tribe living in the rainforests of Brazil and Venezuela – they eat the flesh of their dead relative to preserve the tribe’s unity. Not being eaten after your death means that your soul will be trapped … Continue reading →

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Rodrigo Lorio – Ijexá [ Clipe Oficial ]

Posted on January 27, 2019 by agogo22

Ijexá. Além de uma nação que vem do continente africano, Ijexá é também um RITMO. Um pouco de história… ” Assim como ocorreu com muitas outras expressões musicais praticadas nos grupos negros, o ijexá, presente nos cultos afro-religiosos, principalmente no … Continue reading →

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Street Art by Mantra in Bogota Colombia – @GoogleStreetArt

Posted on December 22, 2018 by agogo22
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SOUTH AMERICA – A Time-Lapse Adventure

Posted on December 20, 2018 by agogo22

In this short film, you will be taken on a journey through the incredibly varied landscapes of this imposing continent, South America. One year of travel, nine countries, countless hours on busses, motorbikes, and cars. Hundreds of thousands of images … Continue reading →

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Things you should know about…Samba Dancing

Posted on December 18, 2018 by agogo22

It is widely thought that the Samba dance originated in Bahia, where enslaved Africans would gather after long days of labour to perform their religious rituals of Candomblé, Capoeira and Samba dancing in a circle (Samba de Roda). With the … Continue reading →

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The world record holding Street Artist (Eduardo Kobra)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by agogo22
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