Global Explorations: A Visit to Nicaragua
The Music Box - A podcast by Louisville Public Media - Thursdays
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Today’s the last installment of our series on music from around the world, where we’ll learn about the music of Nicaragua from Marlon Obando Solano, a native of San Lorenzo, Nicaragua, who now lives in Louisville, Kentucky. You’ll hear about different folk traditions, including dances that tell stories about Nicaragua’s people and history. You’ll also learn a new song about bananas! *** Featured music: La Mora Limpia - Otredad El Solar de Monimbo Nicaraguan Marimba El Gueguense Baile del Toro Huaco Baile la Gigantona Suenos del Mar - Appalatin *** Resources to help Nicaraguans affected by recent hurricanes and flooding: Red Cross GoFundMe organized by Marlon Obando Solano’s family *** Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.
