In this episode we're talking everything Carnival! Parade, dancers, music, costumes and the importance of the flag in every Samba school. Together with Elisangela and Bryan we'll make you feel like you're a part of it inside the Rio's Sambadrome!

In this episode we're talking about the colourful world of Samba music straight from Brazil (in the heart of London). I'm joined by the Samba Royalty - Elisangela the Queen of Samba 2011 and Bryan - Mestre de Bateria - winners of the Notting Hill Carnival 2019 Group of the Year award. You can expect a lot of samba and even more carnival parading!

This is a Three Colours special recorded in Radio Luz in Wroclaw! We're talking about the young sound of the Polish alternative rock and indie pop together with up and coming band - In Blanco! Relax with the sweet sounds of romantic guitars and rebellious spirit!

Tracks played in this episode :

1. Till It all makes sense - In Blanco (1:35)

2. Black Emerald - In Blanco (12:42)

3. All I want - Kodaline (25:32)

4. Pyro - Kings of Leon (32:55)

5. Hold back the river - James Bay (44:50)

6. New Light - John Mayer (52:00)

7. Will we talk - Sam Fender (58:40)

8. Notion - In Blanco (1:04:35)

9. No - Dawid Podsiadlo (1:11:52)

10. Nowhere - In Blanco (1:20:12)

In this episode we're diving into the melancholic sound of African heritage of Candombe - the less-known cousin of Tango.  The history of the most nostalgic drums straight from Uruguay's capital - Montevideo is bound to move not only your body but also your soul. Join us in this adventure discovering the stories encoded in the language of Pico, Repique and Chico!

Tracks played in this episode :

1. Candombe Cumbele - Carlos Santana ft. Buika (1:11)

2. Que Sabandija - La Ventolera (8:41)

3.  African Bird - OPA (16:18)

4.  Candombe de Mucho Palo - Paraceres (24:00)

5. Pa La Gramilla - Edu Lombardo (28:53)

6.  Soy Toda Candombe - Monica Santos (36:55)

7. Milongon de Reyes - Chabela Ramirez (44:12)

8. Se Abre el Porton - Hugo Fatturuso (50:37)

9. Batuquembe - La Ventolera (1:04:50)

10. Candombe Mood - Candombecool (1:10:38)

11. Billie Jean - La Ventolera (1:17:50)

Together with Imperio Bamba we're discovering the beautifully mixed world of Peruvian Chicha music. Get ready for an ecstatic experience of psychedelic electric guitar with the roots in the high Andes and struggles of migration. Jules and Javiera will be my guides so tune in for the exclusive experience with Imperio Bamba! Tracks played in this episode : 1) Los Amantes - Imperio Bamba (8:07) 2) Para Elisa - Los Destellos (19:52) 3) Soy Provinciano - Chacalon y La Nueva Crema (22:32) 4) El Aguajal - Los Shapis (30:09) 5) Summer - Imperio Bamba (33:58) 6) Si Ya Te Vas - Los Sander's De Nana (45:20) 7) La Carta - Imperio Bamba (Violeta Parra cover) (50:24) 8) Imperio Bamba - Imperio Bamba (1:03:00) 9) Vacilando Con Ayahuesca - Juaneco Y Su Combo (1:15:24) 10) Como Un Ave - Chacalon y La Nueva Crema (1:20:12)

¡Arriba, arriba!  This is Mariachi Special! In this episode we talk about the Mexico's most recognisable musical exponent - Mariachi. From the humble beginnings as haciendas' labourers to worldwide fame and adoration. We discuss the Mariachi history, the song that was launched into space and the most famous formations that bring fame to mariachi till this day. 

Tracks played in this episode : 

1. Como Dios Manda - La Santa Cecillia (0:49) 

2. El Rey - José Alfredo Jiménez (5:05)

3. Amor Eterno - Rocio Durcal (11:11)

4. Las Manianitas - Vincente Fernandez (20:35)

5. El Cascabel - Mariachi  Vargas de Tecalitlan (24:57)

6. Como Quien Pierde Una Estrella -  Alejandro Fernandez (33:14)

7.  Son De La Negra - Mariachi  Vargas de Tecalitlan (40:37)

8. Guadalajara - Mariachi Sol De Mexico (45:25)

9.  El Hombre Que Yo Amo - Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles (50:07)

10. La Gata Bajo la Lluvia - Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles (54:13)

11. La Malagueña -  Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (59:27)

12.  Echame A Mi LA Culpa -  Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan (1:06:54)

13. La Derrota - Juan Mendoza accompanied by Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan (1:09:17)

14. Popurri Jarocho 2 - Mariachi Los Camperos (1:14:06)

15.  El Fandanguito - Mariachi Los Arrieros Del Valle (1:19:57)

16. Cielito Lindo - Mariachi Nuevo Jalisco (1:26:40)

17. La Llorona - Chavela Vergas (1:33:07)

18. Rata De Dos Patas -  Paquita La Del Barrio (1:37:04)

19. La Paloma - Tercet Egzotyczny (1:42:39)

20. Stary Gaucho - Tercet Egzotyczny (1:45:45)

21.  Cancion Del Mariachi - Antonio Banderas (1:54:03)

22. Pupurri Con Mariachi  Coco -  Luis Angel Gomez Jaramillo (1:56:20)

23. Si Nos Dejan - Javier Cabrera (2:03:29)

This episode is dedicated to the victims, friends and families and everyone touched by the recent events of the El Paso's shooting.  We denounce all forms of hate and racism and aim to promote inclusiveness and sense of community of all. 

From the Underground scene of San Juan to the mainstream all over the Planet! In this episode we talk about the turbulent beginnings of the Reggaeton genre, the iconic artists and sexiest dance of all - Perreo! Tune in to the hour in Puerto Rico and Beyond!

Tracks played in this episode :

1. Reggaeton Latino - Don Omar, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E, LDA, Manuel Alejandro Luiz (1:04)

2. Dem Bow - Shabba Ranks (8:31)

3. Son Bow - El General (10:09)

4. Emboscada - Vico C (14:41)

5. Te He Querido, Te He Llorado - Ivy Queen (22:10)

6. Gasolina - Daddy Yankee (26:48)

7. Dale Don Dale - Don Omar (33:05)

8. MIA - Bad Bunny ft. Drake (39:44)

9. Aparentamente - Yaga & Mackie, Arcangel, De La Ghetto (45:25)

10. Machucando - Daddy Yankee (50:42)

11. Shorty - Casa De Leones (54:50)

12. Tarat-Tat - Des Fuertes (62:32)

13. Oye Mi Canto - N.O.R.E, Daddy Yankee, Nina Sky, Gemstar (67:23)

In this episode we're talking about Vallenato - the music from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Messengers of news or messengers of love? Who are the Vallenato artists who mastered the art of German accordion?  Why is the Vallenato classified as the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding by UNESCO? This and more about the Vallenato lyrical and accordion battles, biggest stars and their notoriety and why there aren't many women on the Vallenato music scene. Tune in to the hour of South American heat! Tracks played in this episode : Binomio De Oro Letra - La Creciente (1:22) Carlos Vives - La Casa En Ei Aire (7:05) Peter Manjarres - La Obsesion (13:20) Kaleth Morales - Vivo En El Limbo (22:20) Cheche Rada - Puja Saramuja (30:00) Carlos Vives - La Gota Fria (37:42) Alejo Duran - Fidelina (45:50) Patricia Teheran - Tarde Lo Conoci (51:28) Jorge Celedon - Esta Vida (58:50)  

First episode of the Three Colours Programme series, where together with my guests we're talking about the genesis and origins of different music genres from various countries.

My guest in this episode is Catalina, the 2nd generation Latina, born to Colombian parents, living in London. We will talk about salsa music - the stories behind the songs and its meaning to Latinos living abroad, away from home.

Tune in for the first episode of Salsa stories!