La Oreja de Van Gogh

'La Oreja de Van Gogh' is a Latin Grammy award winning band from Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain. Their music can be described as Spanish-Basque pop - a unique style to the Spanish music with a modern twist. The band's name, translated 'The Ear of Van Gogh' pays tribute to the impressionist painter who cut of his own lobe of the left ear. Although people considered him mentally unstable, that was a common misconception - he was one of the most celebrated and world renowned artists even to this day. The bands name holds connection to that: their music is unique and original, just like Van Gogh was. Their poetic songs, including the music and lyrics are written mainly by the band members Pablo Benegas, Xabi San Martin and Amaia Montero. The band was formed while the members were still in college, and by 1998 they recorded their first album which proved to be a huge success. With their rescent album they have sold over 6 million copies worldwide, and they are climbing the popularity charts in Europe and Latin-American countries.

Some of my favourite songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCTsuXSSUz0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQHkDCaa5Ac&feature=fvst

Amanda Martinez

El viernes, 04 de febrero 2011, Amanda Martinez va a venir a HSC para los Crescendo Conciertos! Ella es de Toronto, y en 2009, ella lanzó su primero álbum, se llama "Sola". Su segundo álbum se llama "Amor". Su nuevo single se llama Sueños Posibles~ 

Su sitio en inglés y español - http://www.amandamartinez.ca/
Escuche Hasta Que Pueda - http://www.putumayo.com/en/catalog_item.php?album_id=1013

Lula Lounge

If you would like to experience unique Latin Culture, there is a lounge right in Toronto that provides everything from Concerts and entertainment, Salsa classes and global music and arts presentations. As a part of their mandate to support culture through arts presentations, Lula Myusic and Arts Center will offer Spanish and French outings from students from Grades 7 - 12. The Spanish outings includes their Traditional Son Jarocho Workshops and their salsa lessons.

If you're not interested in this, this lounge also offers Salsa lessons every Friday and Saturday. These packages may be bought to include dinner, or with large group parties. There is live music featuting some of the best salsa bands in the city - Live.

For details and information see: http://www.lulalounge.ca/
Address: 1585 Dundas St. W.

Mi Actividad!!

For my activity, I decided to do 3 Yablas.
They were all small discussions about everyday life in Espana and I thought they were very good.


These Yablas are vey very helpful for learning Spanish and greatly contribute to both understanding and accent.

Ellos Yablas son muy buenos, porque ellos ayudan al Espanol.

They were also loads of fun to do, and I got scores between 80-100.

Muy bueno!

San Gabriel

San Gabriel es una iglesia en Hamilton. Es roman catolico. St. Gabriel is a church in Hamilton. It is roman catholic. Hay muchas actividads por que este es el centro hispano de Hamilton. There are many activities because it is also the hispanic center for Hamilton.

http://www.niagara.anglican.ca/parishes/team.cfm?PID=109

Belanova

Belanova es una banda de synthpop que se formó en Guadalajara, Jalisco en 2000. Tiene seis álbumes, cuatro en estudio y dos álbumes en vivo. Tiene muchas canciones en Yabla así

Spanish Blog

If anyone is interested in speaking Spanish with another person, there is this person in Hamilton who wants to improve their English and improve your Spanish.
http://hamilton.kijiji.ca/c-community-classes-lessons-exchange-spanish-lesson-for-English-W0QQAdIdZ250223956

Salsa Dance lessons for groups or individuals in Hamilton!
http://www.latinrhythm.co.nz/location/hamilton.htm

Bárbara Muñoz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQCmc1vBw78

Bárbara Muñoz is from Chilie, an actress that also debuted her own song. 'Mientame' is translated "Lie to me", and this is one of her top popular songs.

En cine, debutó en 2003 con la película Cosas de brujas, de José Miguel Juárez. A ésta le siguieron Besos de gato, de Rafael Alcázar en el mismo año; Banal (2006), cortometraje de David Planell y La máquina de bailar (2006), de Óscar Aibar.

Yabla Videos: La Musica y la Comida de Mexico

Enrique Bunbury, a big name in rock en español. The Spaniard was the lead singer of the classic rock bandHéroes del Silencio for 12 years. When the group disbanded in 1996, Bunbury began his solo career. “Frente a frente”—a cover of the song first recorded by Euro-pop star Jeanette in 1981—is the first single from Bunbury’s 2010 albumLas Consecuencias.

http://spanish.yabla.com/player_cdn.php?tlang_id=en&id=1296

Aterciopelados is another band and here, they are singing about leaving some inherited, violent habits behind.

http://spanish.yabla.com/player_cdn.php?tlang_id=en&id=969

Marina's cafe is a common Mexican cafe, and this video features the various types of food found on the menu, which people get during el almuerzo del día - a special lunch for the day.

http://spanish.yabla.com/player_cdn.php?tlang_id=en&id=1032

Arizona y México

Este verano, yo posiblemente voy a ir a Arizona y México  para una viaje de servicio. La viaje es de Me to We y Free the Children, y se ayuda como voluntario con los organizaciones locales de alivio de la frontera. Es dos semanas, y se puede ayudar a un refugio local y se puede aprender de los sociales críticos. ¡Arizona es bonita y el viaje es una gran experiencia, y quiero ir!

Me to We - http://www.metowe.com/trips/youth/arizona-mexico/

Paella (para noviembre)

Mi Madre y yo hicimos paella para nuestra familia. Nosotros utilizamos una receta sencillo con mariscos, la salchicha y el pollo. ¡Aquí está una otra receta de paella en español!

Paella Valenciana:


Ingredientes:

- Pato o Pollo (alas, muslos, besancas es la mejor opcion. higado,
cuello,...),
- Costillas de cerdo troceadas,
- Conejo (Costillas, patas, etc.),
- Judias verdes y blancas (o habichuelas),
- Un pimiento rojo (a trozos grandes. 4 trozos por pimiento),
- Arroz,
- Azafran,
- Caldo de pollo o agua (caliente)
- 1 tomate troceado,
- 2 dientes de ajo,
- Pimenton rojo (no picante)
- Aceite
- Sal


Preparacion :

Se pone aceite en la paella (sarten donde se cocina la paella, y no paellero, como vulgarmente hay gente que lo llama), y se sofrie un poco el pimiento, sacandolo seguidamente.
A continuacion se sofrie la carne hasta que este dorada. Seguidamente se pone el ajo picado y las judias.
Cuando doradas, rehogar el tomate un poco, anyadiendo un poco de agua para que se cuezan la carne y la verdura.
Cuando esto este cocido, se anyade el arroz (e incluso un poco de aceite si hace falta) y se sofrie un poco.
Anyadir el agua o caldo de pollo hirviendo (dos vasos por cada uno de arroz) unas cucharadas de pimenton y el azafran.
Cuando empiece a hervir, se baja un poquo el fuego, y se deja cocer.