Guaranda Carnival: Andean Traditions Still Alive
- 18 February, 2013“Al golpe del Carnaval, todo el mundo se levanta” or “when Carnival starts, everybody gets up”, those words are still... View Article
The Best Carnival Songs (A Youtube Playlist)
- 01 February, 2013Here are 10 of our favourite Carnival songs, including choice cuts old and new from Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.... View Article
El Carnaval de Curramba (Barranquilla, Colombia)
- 31 January, 2012Barranquilla Carnival is one of the most colourful and intense carnivals in South America and second in size only to... View Article
Carnaval de Oruro: Dancing with the Devil in Bolivia’s Carnival
- 28 February, 2011Carnival in the mining town of Oruro has become Bolivia’s most celebrated festival, usurping similar events in La Paz, Santa... View Article
Recife Carnival – a party for everyone!
- 13 February, 2011“Volteeeeeiiii Recife….!” (Recife, I’m back!) “Foi a saudade que me trouxe pelo braço…” (Missing you has dragged me back). When... View Article
Murga: The Unknown Buenos Aires’ Carnival
- 13 February, 2011Throughout Latin America, carnival traditions are intrinsically tied to the African slave descendents and their culture and struggle. It’s said... View Article
Everything is Possible: Street Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
- 03 February, 2011Rio de Janeiro’s carnival may be one of the most famous cultural parties in the world. However, what most people... View Article