Betto Arcos
Lara Bello’s Flamenco-Inspired ‘First Yellow, Then Purple’
Betto Arcos tells us about singer Lara Bello, who grew up surrounded by flamenco music and dance in Granada, Spain.
Jenni Rivera: Queen of Banda is Remembered
The Mexican-American singer and actress Jenni Rivera died after her plane disappeared early Sunday morning. She had just given a concert in Monterrey, Mexico.
Veracruz, Mexico Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Singer Toña La Negra
Mexico is remembering one of its most celebrated singers, Toña La Negra, who was born 100 years ago this month.
Spain’s Serrat & Sabina: A Music Appreciation by Betto Arcos
Betto Arcos tells us about two Spanish singers he’s been a fan of for a long time: Joan Manuel Serrat and Joaquin Sabina. Their latest record together is called “La Orquesta del Titanic.”
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto Play to a Traditional Cumbia Beat
Reporter Betto Arcos tells us about the “gaita”, an indigenous wooden flute played along Colombia’s Caribbean coast, and the popular band called Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto.
“The Seventh Chieftain”: Celtic Superstar Carlos Núñez
Celtic superstar Carlos Núñez, from the region of Galicia in northeastern Spain, has been called “The Seventh Chieftain.”
From TV Theme Song to All-Spanish Album, Guatemala’s Gaby Moreno
Gaby Moreno is a singer-songwriter from Guatemala now living in Los Angeles. Her previous albums have all been in English, but she’s now released her first album in Spanish. It’s called Postales. Reporter Betto Arcos tells anchor Marco Werman which songs he likes best on the new album.
Musicians Gather for the 11th Annual Son Jarocho Festival in LA
Betto Arcos gives us a preview of some of the bands to performing at this year’s Son Jarocho Festival taking place this weekend in Los Angeles.
Remembering Legendary Singer Chavela Vargas
We remember legendary Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas who died yesterday at the age of 93.
Alfredo Rodriguez: Cuban Pianist Produced by Quincy Jones
Alfredo Rodriguez was a relatively unknown jazz pianist when legendary producer Quincy Jones spotted him at a gig. A month later Rodriguez got a call and was told Quincy Jones would like to produce his first album. Reporter Betto Arcos tells the story.
Mexico’s Carla Morrison Speaks the Language of the People
Singer Carla Morrison has been selling out concerts across the country and has also been active politically, supporting Mexico’s student movement.
Remembering Spanish Singer Montserrat Figueras in New Tribute Album
Betto Arcos tells us about a new double CD that is a belated tribute to the late Spanish singer Montserrat Figueras.
Boleros to Serenade on Mother’s Day in Mexico
Thursday is Mother’s Day in Mexico and a few other Latin American countries. As Betto Arcos tells us, it’s a night when thousands of musicians take to the streets to serenade their mothers. And what do they play? Boleros.
Pasatono Orquesta: Ethnomusicologists and Performers
Pasatono Orquesta is a musical group from Mexico that plays traditional music from the Mixtec region of Oaxaca.
Argentine Singer María Volonté on ‘The Blue Tango Tour’
Volonté fuses her love of tango with the blues on her new album and is in the midst of a world tour titled “The Blue Tango Tour.”
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