Hispanic Heritage: Movies, Music, and Dance

NPR Music's web-based program about Latin Alternative music and Latino culture, hosted by Felix Contreras. It features music as well as interviews with many of the most well-known Latino musicians, actors, film makers and writers. Also available as a podcast.

YouTube channel of Dominican musician and music producer Juan Luis Guerra.

From Argentine folk classics by Suni Paz to Chicano rock originals by East LA’s Quetzal, this playlist demonstrates the diversity of Latino musical heritage across Latin America and within the United States.

Quick descriptions of some of the varied musical instruments played in Latin America.

In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite.

Monica Castillo and Rotten Tomatoes bring together the best Spanish-language movies, from recent instant classics like Roma and The Heiresses to Tristana and Sin Nombre.

Extensive collection of bachata dancing tutorials and tips.

A video tutorial on the basic steps of Cumbia dancing.

Learn about El Festejo, a traditional Afroperuvian dance.

A short video on the most basic dance steps in The Merengue, the official dance of the Dominican Republic.

A series of instructional videos on salsa dancing.