South American music and culture magazine

The battle for the preservation of any language is a complex process which requires a large amount of understanding from both society and authorities. On the one hand, there exists the common belief that languages’ primary – even exclusive – mission is to help people interact with each other through the same verbal code. On the other hand, as globalisation reaches each and every corner of our planet, the cultural features from the people who inhabit it tend to merge and get closer rather than reinforcing their unique characteristics, and this does not seem like a tendency anyone can stop. Continue Reading

Due to its history of political dictatorship and corruption, the tiny but charming country of Paraguay has for decades existed behind closed doors. Today, the country is more likely to be acknowledged for its football team, the wild frontier of the Chaco region and its central position as Corazón de América (Heart of America) than anything else. However, unknown to most outside of Latin America, Paraguay has a unique style of music that for almost a hundred years has dominated the country’s urban music scene and hotspots. Continue Reading

Born in Paraguay in 1917 he fought in South America’s bloodiest 20th century conflict. He lived in exile in Argentina and France before, in 1989 he received the Primero Cervantes, Spanish language’s highest literary award. Sounds and Colours takes a look at the life and legacy of Augusto Roa Bastos. Continue Reading