This autobiographical account of Brit drug smuggler, Pieter Tritton, is a flowing, page-turning journey that documents his twelve years locked up in Ecuador’s notorious, corrupt and highly dangerous prison system. Tritton is already in trouble back in the UK where he is being sought by police for large scale international…
Tag: Latin America
Review: Narrating Narcos: Culiacán and Medellín – by Gabriela Polit Dueñas
The author is exploring the impact of local culture on the artistic output of Narcoculture in the form of literature and art in two specific par excellence Narco cities in Latin America. We are introduced to the Culichis of Culiacán in Mexicos Sinaloa and they can be contrasted with the…
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Review: Narcocorrido: A Journey into the Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas – by Elijah Wald
Elijah Wald’s work explores narcoculture through Narcocorridos, a music form detailing the lives of drug lords in Mexico and Latin America. He shares personal travels, insights into the corrido communities, and the genre’s cultural significance. The book merges adventure with important societal issues, making it essential for enthusiasts of Mexican culture and music.
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The Cultural Politics of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America: Prohibition and Beyond? – By Dr Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University, 22.11.17
Dr. Joey Whitfield, a Research Fellow at Cardiff University, explores prison writing and the effects of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America. His forthcoming book analyzes the blurred lines between political and criminal prisoners and discusses the impact of cultural productions like films and narco-novelas on societal perceptions of drug-related violence and policy.
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Review : Chávez: Venezuela and the New Latin America – by Aleida Guevara
This book is based on a series of interviews given by Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez, to the daughter of Che Guevara, Aleida. Although the book doesn’t cover the entire period of Chavez’ rule up until his demise, it presents a wonderful tale and grasps fundamental insight into the way the…
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Wez G Sessions – Episode 19
Another eclectic mix of global sounds from dance to punk rock, Wez G Sessions Episode 19 takes you on an aural adventure. :::Tracklist::: # Artist name Track name 1 Morgan King I’m Free (Soma Remix) 2 The Beach Boys I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times 3 Stereo MC’s Chicken…
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Wez G Sessions – Episode 18
Another week where the Wez G Sessions music flows freely. Episode 18 brings some nice spice and has a good exotic feel to it. :::Tracklist::: # Artist name Track name 1 The KLF 3.A.M. Eternal (Live At The S.S.L.) 2 The Kinks Big Sky 3 Télépopmusik Breathe (Extended Version) 4…
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Wez G Sessions – Episode 11
This week’s Wez G Sessions episode 11 contains a heady blend of deeper sounds, a nice variety of different flavours and some fancy beats. :::Tracklist::: # Artist name Track name 1 Vangelis Love Theme 2 Apparat Granular Bastard 3 Coldcut feat Robert Owens Walk A Mile (Henrik Schwarz Remix) 4…
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Review: Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America – by Robert Harvey
Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America by Robert Harvey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Simon Bolivar was one of history’s great characters. His revolutions across South America overthrew Spanish rule in six countries. His empire extended across the continent and was as large…
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Review: Ayahuasca In My Blood: 25 Years Of Medicine Dreaming – by Peter Gorman
This autobiographic tale of one man’s relationship with the most sacred vine, shows Peter Gorman as a true pioneer. Ayahuasca is still very much an unknown quantity in the West and Gorman’s 25 years of experience make him a critical read for anyone considering experimenting with Ayahuasca, as the ‘Vine…
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Punta Del Este
Ibiza has for long been engrained on the roadmap for travelling clubbers across the globe. In Privelege it has the largest nightclub on the planet. All the top DJs fare their way on the White Isle every summer and the closing parties have become part of nightlife’s folklore. Goa, on…
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Radio Rebelde
In February 1958, Che Guevara, a leading revolutionary in Cuba, set up Radio Rebelde, to help the cause of the July 26th movement. Led by Fidel Castro, this movement had been encamped in the hills of east Cuba, the Sierra Maestra, fighting a guerrilla war against the Cuban army forces…
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