Nov 12th, 2008 · Concha Buika's sultry voice and varied musical influences have earned her worldwide acclaim. Her latest album, La Nina de Fuego, fuses the musical traditions of Africa and Spain with jazz, soul and dance and has been nominated for the Latin Grammy Album of the Year.
Oct 20th, 2008 · For her new cookbook, Olives and Oranges, chef Sara Jenkins found inspiration in the memories of her childhood, when she traveled across Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon and Cyprus. She has fashioned her cooking style around recollections from that childhood abroad.
Oct 9th, 2008 · Spain's Banco Santander remains a robust international financial institution. Strong lending principles and local retail banking led to a $6.5 billion profit in the first half of the year. It does face the same threat as all other banks, however — a lack of consumer confidence.
Sep 30th, 2008 · With musical influences stemming from Africa, France, Spain and other countries, Brazzaville is the brain child of David Brown, best known as the saxophonist for Beck. His band plays music from the new CD, 21st Century Girl, in a session from WXPN.
Aug 24th, 2008 · The last big medal event at the Beijing Olympics — the men's basketball final — was a thriller for the ages. The American "Redeem Team" got redemption by beating Spain, 118-107.
Aug 20th, 2008 · Paella prepared on a kettle grill and served with a glass of cool sangria made for a magical party for food writer Bonny Wolf. But first she gathered a few tips on the proper equipment and ingredients for this traditional Spanish meal.
Aug 13th, 2008 · The young British singer and songwriter went to music school in Boston, started pursuing her craft in Los Angeles, was inspired by living in Spain and now lives in Rome. She brings her clever, theatrical songs to Mountain Stage.
Jul 24th, 2008 · Karrin Allyson has a full career on the road and in the studio. This summer and fall, she's in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Europe, Turkey and all over the U.S. If you ask her where she started to put it together, she'll tell you it was in Kansas City. She performs from the Repertory Theater with her band.