Los viajes del viento
Tonight’s film comes from Colombia!
Los viajes del viento (2009)
Whether you’re learning Spanish or just looking for something to watch, Los viajes del viento is a great film.
It follows a musician’s journey to return an instrument to his teacher. Along the way, you’ll hear great music, and see parts of Colombia you may not have seen before.
The music is known as Vallenato, and the setting is northeastern Colombia. Most of the film is in Spanish, but you’ll also hear the indigenous Wayuunaiki language - spoken by the Wayuu. You’ll also hear Palenquero and Ikun.
More information about the languages of Colombia can be found on the website :
If you’re interested in learning Wayuunaiki, more information and resources can be found on the website :
If you’re learning Spanish, the following video discusses the film’s themes :
If you’re interested in hearing more Vallenato, the following video is a starting point :
Mix Vallenato - Clásicos De Siempre
If you’re learning Spanish and would like to keep track of the news, four of the best news sources in Latin America are teleSUR, Página12, El Faro, and La Jornada :
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Spanish, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!
