Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Oxford, Mississippi is described as a fine, small, southern town but there is definitely something that makes it stand out from other fine, small, southern towns: it’s the home of William Faulkner’s tomb, not only a great destination for literary tourism but also for the most bohemian expressions of Oxford’s alcohol-fueled youth. Music, food, friends, books, and booze? What more could you ask for?
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Invited to Shutdafunkup and Eat, Dj Moni mixes tunes from multiple and diverse influences: some Hip-Hop, Drum and Bass, House, Soul, and even Brazilian sounds, among many others. We’re glad she didn’t listen to her parents’ career advice.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA Brooklyn
Here’s a quick visit to a butcher store in Brooklyn were you’ll learn how make good mozzarella, along with tips on choosing the perfect steak.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Penguins in Oklahoma? Don’t be surprised! Also, we found a perfect place for meat lovers. The walls at Elmer’s are a testimony of all the famous people who’ve stopped by to enjoy some food. And don’t miss the legendary waitress!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The Krayolas have been around for a long time, and their work, talent and dedication shows in La Conquistadora. We warn you: this song will be stuck in your head for several weeks.
Difficulty: Intermediate
New Zealand
Food and funk show to be a perfect match for all the talented people who work in the service industry. Don’t let the long hours and the short tips wear you out—you still can have a delicious party!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Life is good for ‘70s-style rock band Damn Glad. They just rocked a New York City club and have a new album and video on the way.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
Steve Skaith sings about the bad news that’s always on the radio about Africa. When the album came out in 1985, South Africa was still governed by racist apartheid policies. In the interest of overcoming language and cultural barriers, Latin Quarter and Steve Skaith provided subtitles AND translations on their album covers!
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this song from the Radio Africa album, Latin Quarter sing about the civil rights movement in the USA, which started in the 1950’s and fought for the economic and political equality of African Americans.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lena has a new cell phone and wants to show the wonders of technology to her work colleagues.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
Singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh is interviewed receiving an award at the DIVA World Music Awards and gives solo performances of his well-known hits The Lady in Red and Don’t Pay the Ferryman.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Trailer for upcoming DVD “Behind the Scenes” from Kiteboard company North Kiteboarding, with a great song and action-packed clips of kiteboarders catching some air.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This is the music video for “I Know Your Name” from the album “What’s Mine is Yours” by the New York/Berlin band Bee and Flower, featuring singer Dana Schechter and directed by Josh Graham.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Jake, Hector and Lena try out a new invention. A cell phone that can translate over thirty languages.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
17-year-old David Bowie is interviewed in 1964 on the BBC Tonight program by Cliff Michelmore as the founder of “The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Longhaired Men.”
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