Discussing the South American controversy of using the word “American” to describe people and things from the United States.
Tag: video
Paisas vs. Rolos, Medellin vs. Bogota
SUMMARY: My observations on the differences between paisas and rolos, paisa women, and paisa culture in general.
My Reggaeton Picks
SUMMARY: My top reggaeton pics from Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Nigga, Khriz y Angel, Luny Tunes, La Fabri-K, DJ Warner, Calle 13, Control Machete, Vakero, and ChocQuibTown.
A Gringo’s Guide to Salsa
SUMMARY: An intro to salsa with videos by Angel Canales, Ismael Rivera, Henry Fiol, Hector Lavoe, Ismael Miranda, Joe Arroyo, Grupo Niche, and Luis Enrique.
South London Gangster in Colombia
SUMMARY: The story of John Rowley, a British conman and gangster, includes famous heists, jaw-dropping excess and drug abuse, prison, and an early death. Told by The Mick.
Chicha: An Ode to Peruvian Cumbia
SUMMARY: My tribute to Peruvian cumbia, chicha, with videos and a breakdown of why the music is so cool.
Expat Chronicles 