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Schola Cantorum concert called ‘grandest way we could honor our God’
The Schola Cantorum of the London Oratory School performs during a July 24 concert of sacred Renaissance music at the Franciscan Monastery in Northeast Washington. About 500 people attended the concert. (Catholic Standard photo by Mihoko Owada)...

Things to do in Boulder Friday, July 25: Órale Mundo concert at Velvet Elk Lounge
Today Órale Mundo concert: 8 p.m., Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Órale Mundo delivers a captivating performance of boogaloo and Latin soul, featuring the timeless music of Willie Bobo, Tito Puente and reimagined Santana classics that...

When tango meets flamenco: Martirio enchants Denia audience
Martirio, an icon of Spanish and Latin music. Credit: Martirio Facebook As the first notes of Astor Piazzolla’s Los Pájaros Perdidos echo into the night, a haunting female voice rises over the sound of a piano, a bold bandoneon and a violin that...

The jewel on the coastline of southern Spain that will make you feel like you're in Los Angeles
Carolina Álvarez Álvarez Cadiz Friday, 25 July 2025, 13:15 Compartir The province of Cadiz in the Andalucía of southern Spain is full of hidden treasures, but there is one place on its coast that surprises with its light, atmosphere and lifestyle...

Indo Sport podcast: Euros final preview | Can struggling England overcome scintillating Spain?
Despite reaching another major final, Miguel isn't convinced by England but Rachel thinks criticism directed at their manager Sarina Wiegman is unfair. Joe is taken by Spain's style of football while the panel are in agreement that the tournament...

BREAKING: Jay Slater suffered ‘accidental death’ after 100ft fall in Spain’s Tenerife, inquiry finds
JAY Slater’s death was ‘accidental’ with ‘no third party involved’ after the British teenager fell from a height in the Canary Islands, an inquiry has concluded. Coroner Dr James Adeley told Preston Coroner’s Court: “Jay Dean Slater died on 17th...

How to return items bought online or in-store in Spain – what are the customer’s rights? (2025)
Returning items in Spain. Credit: Mikhail Nilov, Pexels If you’ve ever tried returning something in Spain and been told “no devoluciones,” you’re certainly not alone. Whether you’re shopping online or in-store, knowing your rights can save you...

Spain’s least touristy town has a new stay — go before everyone else
Not all of Spain is sizzling in a heatwave. My high-summer visit to the small town of Molina de Aragon, between Madrid and Zaragoza in the province of Guadalajara, is positively temperate — in the high 20s during the day and with cooler nights....

Book review: While the Music Lasts: A memoir of music, grief and joy by Emily MacGregor
MUSIC is “seriously powerful. But it’s not always desirable.” So writes Emily MacGregor, a musicologist, whose guitarist father died suddenly, leaving her in the depths of grief. In this beautiful, moving, and rigorously honest memoir, we are...

Bobby Brazier and his brother Freddy puts family feud aside for one night as they reunite at 101 Dalmatians: The Musical to watch father Jeff's debut
Bobby Brazier and his brother Freddy put their family feud aside for one night to support their father Jeff in 101 Dalmatians: The Musical on Thursday. The brothers reunited to watch their father make his debut in the West End show at the Eventim...

ICYMI: Patrick Nunes remembered for his cultural legacy in Niagara
Nunes left his mark on the local community through his steelpan group the PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra; 'We're going to continue his legacy' IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: A version of this article was originally published by ThoroldToday on July 18....

Rap superstar Bad Bunny’s concert residency sparks tourism boom and pride in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, July 23 — The day before Bad Bunny kicked off his blockbuster residency that’s expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Puerto Rico while showcasing its rich culture, he posted a simple message: “Shop local.” The ethos is...

Mambo Jazz Party at Bandwagon Summer Series
Jonathan Powell. Photo provided PUTNEY, Vt. – The Bandwagon Summer Series continues its 2025 season with a fiery celebration of Latin jazz, as Jonathan Powell’s Mambo Jazz Party takes the stage on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., at Cooper Field, 41...

Bulgarian Music Professor Brings American Students to His Home City of Plovdiv for Cultural and Musical Immersion
A vibrant program by the Herb Alpert Music Center of Los Angeles City College (LACC) has come to an inspiring close in Plovdiv. For the first time, the project, traditionally held in Madrid, Spain, was hosted in Bulgaria’s second-largest city,...

The pros and cons of living in Spain's Asturias region
Asturias isn't a region many foreigners have ever heard of, let alone considered moving to. But if you're looking to relocate to Spain, this green northern coastal territory offers plenty for a good quality of life. Nestled between Galicia and...

Scottsdale music school hires three new string instructors
Cello instructor Gregory Hamilton has stepped into the role of administrative director at Desert Hills Community School of Music’s while violinist/violist Brielle Beus and violist Kate Hamilton have joined the faculty. For the past 15 years,...

Ginastera: String Quartets album review – compelling and colourful
Alberto Ginastera divided his own composing career into three phases, and each of his string quartets falls conveniently into one of those phases. Composed in 1948, String Quartet No 1 belongs to what Ginastera called his period of “objective...

Real’s Concert Plans Collapse; Atletico Profits
Atletico Madrid are reaping the rewards of Real Madrid’s misfortune as legal troubles and noise complaints have halted concerts at the newly renovated Santiago Bernabéu Stadium — the very events it was designed to host. Real Madrid’s billion-euro...

Things to do in Boulder Thursday, July 24: Paula Gayatri concert at Trident Café
Today Paula Gayatri concert: 6 p.m., Trident Booksellers & Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Singer-songwriter Paula Gayatri delivers poetic, intimate performances dripping with soul. Early influences like Joni Mitchell, Indigo Girls and Bach weave...

Budapest Concert Week Draws Thousands, Boosting Tourism and Hotel Occupancy
International music icons Guns N’ Roses, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez brought more than just hits to Budapest last week; they delivered a significant bump in the city’s tourism, with visitor numbers rising by 10 per cent compared to the...