El Diario reports: With Christmas motives Art in wood embellishes and motivates the city center A remarkable artistic show takes place in La Paz. The presentation of a sample of large wooden sculptures made by Bolivian artists, who mostly do not like to appear with their names, but only show the icons translated into cultural…
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Tiwanaku, older and more important civilization than the Incas, makes it way to Japan
El Diario reports; Tiwanaku Ceramics go to Japan A dozen ceramic archaeological objects from the Tiwanaku culture will be presented this year and 2018 will be exhibited at museums in Tokyo, Bandaijima, Yamanashi and Sendai. This event will reflect more than 15 thousand years of traditions of cultures through maps, plans, photographs and animations in…
Will Smith with our very own José André Montaño!
Will Smith had complimented one of our Bolivian artists in FaceBook! Had the pleasure of meeting 12 year old jazz pianist José André yesterday. Formed his first band at 6. Dropped his first CD at 8. Performing for thousands at 12. Don’t let anything or anyone keep you from being everything you’ve ever dreamed. http://www.facebook.com/JoseAndre.bo/videos/835847206558342/…
TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison”
Jessica Mach reports for Real Screen: TIFF ’17: Violeta Ayala talks access in “Cocaine Prison” Violeta Ayala’s latest documentary takes viewers inside one of Bolivia’s most notorious prisons, aiming to bring a new perspective to the war on drugs. Cocaine Prison provides a first-hand account of the foot soldiers affected by the drug trade through a prisoner…
Father Piotr Nawrot highlights music files from Bolivia
UCB reports via ERBOL Digital: Father Piotr Nawrot highlights music files from Bolivia “In Bolivia we have so rich musical documentation that we can teach the whole history of Western music without having to go to Europe,” said Father Piotr Nawrot, musicologist and director of the Chiquitos Festival in Santa Cruz, at a conference at…
Bolivians abroad: Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian Parade and Festival
Corey W. McDonald reports for The Jersey Journal: Colorful costumes sweep through Jersey City during Bolivian Parade and Festival (PHOTOS) JERSEY CITY — The sights and sounds of Bolivia were on full display today during the Bolivian Parade and Festival in downtown Jersey City. The Bolivian community of Jersey City paraded through downtown Saturday afternoon, dressed…
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