Describing the two extremes when it comes to gringo expats and Latin music, from the Idiot Abroad who doesn’t like anything to the Full Retard who is trying too hard to be liked.
Tag: music
Cumbia: Colombia’s Heartbeat Rhythm
A brief overview of Colombian cumbia and playlist featuring Lucho Bermudez, Pedro Salcedo, Jose Barros, Gabriel Romero, Toto la Momposina and more.
American Hardcore: A Training Playlist
All-American hardcore playlist for intense training. Rap/hip-hop, metal, rock rap, reggaeton, trap and more. Ladies, this may not be for you.
‘They’re Not Sending their Best’ (Venezuela)
An anecdote from the ever-growing Venezuelan diaspora in Lima, Peru and how it has evolved from the highly educated to the … not so much.
Good Music Children Like to Watch
A playlist of songs which the video is interesting for children to watch and the music is good or at least tolerable for adults.
Reggaeton Roundup 2016
A 2016 reggaeton playlist featuring Arcangel, Bad Bunny, Los de la Nazza, Alexio, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Lui-G 21 Plus, Nicky Jam, Crazy Design and Carlitos Wey.
Spanish-Language Songs for Children
A playlist of Spanish-language songs for children featuring Canciones de la Granja and classics like Pulgarcito and Don Pepito Verdulero.
A Gringo’s Intro to Reggaeton Playlist
SUMMARY: A reggaeton playlist to introduce gringos to the genre. Songs by Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, J Alvarez, Farruko, Wisin y Yandel, Cosculluela, Calle 13, and more.
Rock en Español Playlist: Yea or Nay?
A playlist of rock en español hits, old and new, good and bad.
Former Smuggler on the Peru Two
A look at the ‘Peru Two’, Michaella McCollum and Melissa Reid, who were caught smuggling cocaine from Peru. With analysis of the industry from a former smuggler.
Arequipa Day and Arequipeño Pride
Description of hometown pride in Arequipa, Peru and their massive Arequipa holiday.
Rock al Parque FAIL
SUMMARY: An amusing failure to attend Latin America’s biggest music festival, Rock al Parque in Bogota.
