Wez G – Cantar España es un podcast en español que presenta los mejores sonidos del pop latino de España. Ofrece una variedad de canciones de artistas populares, incluyendo a RosalÃa, Maná y Juanes. Su objetivo es celebrar y compartir la riqueza musical de la cultura pop en un formato accesible para todos.
Flapsandwich has returned to Wales, prompting his manager to create a video showcasing a tender moment. His contributions to the Welsh Music Industry remain exceptional yet underappreciated. The manager expresses gratitude and humorously wishes that the book Flapsandwich is completing about his walk in Wales fails.
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Moctezuma II was the last great Aztec king or ruler of the Mexica people in today’s modern day Mexico. His reign saw the arrival of the conquistadors from Spain and it was Hernan Cortés who most famously defeated this strange kingdom in the New World and took hold of ht…
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This is not a story of a random Ukrainian musician that I have plucked out of the ether. I’ve been following the progress of the female DJ superstar, Marika Rossa, since 2012, before the crisis in Ukraine started. The internet brings musicians and fans together from every corner of the…
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This book examines the historical and modern significance of Catalonia, emphasizing its push for independence, unique culture, and language. It discusses the region’s oppression under Franco, the revival of Catalanism post-Franco, and ongoing political dynamics. The necessity of understanding Catalonia’s independence movement makes this work crucial for interested readers.
View More Review: Catalonia Since The Spanish Civil War – Reconstructing the Nation – by Andrew Dowling
En “Ocho apellidos vascos”, Rafa, un andaluz, se enamora de Amaia, una vasca, y se traslada a Euskadi. Tras varios dÃas, escribe a sus amigos expresando su deseo de regresar a AndalucÃa, donde añora las tradiciones andaluzas y sufre el desafÃo de adaptarse a la cultura vasca.
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The lecture by Dr. Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University analyzed Catalonia’s independence movement, highlighting its origins in the 2008 economic crisis. It explored the region’s identity and political dynamics, emphasizing the clash between Catalan nationalism and Spanish centralization. Dowling concluded that the future independence of Catalonia remains uncertain given political and economic complexities.
View More Spain’s Catalan Crisis / Catalonia’s Spanish Crisis – Lecture by Dr Andrew Dowling at Cardiff UniversityJason is a Welsh Musician, and in this short book, he details his most recent Camino de Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage experience. He takes the Camino Portugués from Porto, a follow up to his previous encounter with the more traditional, and more widely known and popular, Camino Frances. We find…
View More Review: Chav Punk Hobbit – The Quest to The End Of The World – by Jason PhillipsThis is a full history of Spain. It gives a good, full overview of the Spaniards, from prehistory through to the present day. The chapters are neat and easily digestable and each conclude with nice references to museums and locations of interest throughout Spain. I felt the book came into…
View More Review: The Story of Spain by Mark R. Williams
I have read this book as I am doing a university course next year on Spanish History in the Modern Period. The book is devised for language students and at the end of each chapter excerpts in Spanish are provided, with translations, which are really useful. The book has some…
View More Review: Spain 1812-2004 – by Christopher J Ross
This book is a nice, concise look at the Spanish Civil War. I used it for revision purposes, to remind myself of some of the details of heavier tomes that I have encountered on this subject. The author’s analysis of the causes of the War are precise and factual, without…
View More Review: Franco and The Spanish Civil War – by Filipe Ribeiro de Meneses
The Dutch author expresses a profound admiration for Spain through his vivid travels that explore its history, culture, and significance today. His erratic yet cohesive writing immerses the reader in art, particularly Velasquez and Zurbaran, while recounting personal reflections, religious sentiments, and the rich historical tapestry of Spain, creating an evocative literary experience.
View More Review: Roads To Santiago – by Cees Nooteboom
Tudors by Peter Ackroyd My rating: 4 of 5 stars The second volume of Ackroyd’s history of England, this work covers one of the most astonishing and exciting periods of English history. Two of the most revered and famous monarchs existed in the Tudor period, that of Henry VIII and…
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Mark Kurlansky’s “The Basque History of the World” explores the rich history, culture, and political struggles of the Basque people, highlighting their regional identity amid tensions with Spain and France. The book adeptly covers diverse topics, including language and culinary traditions, while also addressing the evolution of regional autonomy and the impact of historical figures.
View More Review: The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation – by Mark Kurlansky
“The New Spaniards” by John Hooper offers an insightful exploration of Spain’s transition from Franco’s dictatorship to contemporary democracy. It delves into the country’s unique culture, history, and political landscape, highlighting regional nuances like the Basque culture. Its detailed analysis is educational, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in Spain.
View More Review: The New Spaniards – by John Hooper