International music buyers descend this month on Bogotá as BOmm launches its 7th edition, and showcases the best of the recording industry.
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UNESCO’s Tim Curtis: Colombia’s Intangible Culture “not just rural”
The head of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage spoke to The City Paper about Colombia’s participation in the Representative List.
Orange is the new Bronx as Bogotá launches Creative District
Once considered the most dangerous district in Bogotá, El Bronx, will soon be home to creative start-ups, as the mayoralty embarks on an ambitious urban renewal project.
Bogotá celebrates 480 years with its Festival de Verano
The 22nd edition of Bogotá’s Festival de Verano (Summer Festival) is underway with 150 free events and coinciding with the city’s 480th anniversary.
Colombia’s vallenato meets Cajun zydeco’s “Sunpie” Barnes
During the Legends of Vallenato Music Festival last month in Valledupar, Louisiana musician “Sunpie” Barnes teamed up vallenato superstars to forge new musical traditions.
Italian Film Fest returns to Bogotá with mix of contemporary and classic
The fifth edition of ItalCine opens in Bogotá, May 24, with a slew of films that present different directorial visions of Italian life, culture and wartime history.
Enjoy a weekend of art in Bogotá with ARTBO’s second Fin de Semana
ARTBO’s second edition of its Art Weekend opens May 18 with 70 events scheduled, including installations in two public landmarks, and a free shuttle service between the city’s art districts.
Spanish National Ballet opens FITB at Teatro Mayor
The Spanish National Ballet presents a dazzling performance of Zaguán y Alento during four nights at the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
FITB 16: Bogotá ready for a weird and wonderful theatre festival
The curtain rises on the largest theatre event in Latin America. The 16th edition of the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival presents works from 13 countries.
Muestra Cine Español: “Giants” of Spain’s film industry arrive in Bogotá
The 6th edition of Muestra de Cine Español opens in Bogotá, Thursday March 8, with a slate of award-winning films from Spanish filmmakers.
FICCI: Cartagena’s Film Festival turns up the voltage with edition 58
The longest-running film festival in Latin America reaches another milestone with 137 films of “high voltage” storytelling.
Spain inaugurates 18-months of cultural exchange with Colombia through ‘Foco’
An intensive cultural exchange between Spain and Colombia will keep you busy during the next 18 months. Here, some of the highlights.
MamBo: Cultural icon “For Rent” or stunt for “subversive” art?
Bogotá’s Mambo put the art world on edge with a “For Rent” sign. Is this cultural icon moving to a new home or is it a tactic to announce an upcoming exhibition?
Four-day book festival takes over Bogotá’s Parque 93
The Parque 93 in Bogotá is hosting its inaugural book fair, Festival del Libro 93, from February 1 to 4. Great reading will be accompanied by live concerts and talks with authors.
“Hay” themes for everyone in Cartagena’s 13th literary festival
The literary world descends on colonial Cartagena this week for the start of the 13th edition of Hay Festival.
Barranquilla ready for “Carnaval” with full month of events
When King Momo and the Queen of Carnaval raise the flag over Barranquilla, carnival is officially underway. Here, some tips to better enjoy this world heritage event.