Since this Unidad talks about traditional holidays, celebrations and festivals, it seems fitting to start with some Carnaval music. Traditionally, Carnival (or Carnaval) takes place during February or early March, just before the austere Christian liturgical season of Lent.

Fernando Milagros (feat Christina Rosenvinge) – Carnaval
Fernando Milagros is a Chilean pop rock singer-songwriter and a part of the independent music scene in Santiago. (wikipedia entry on Fernando Milagros)

You can view the transcript for “Carnaval” here (opens in new window).

Sonora Matancera (feat. Nelson Pinedo) El Carnaval
La Sonora Matancera is a Cuban/Afro-Cuban band that played Latin American urban popular dance music. (Wikipedia entry on Sonora Matancera)

You can view the transcript for “El Carnaval” here (opens in new window).
Maluma – Carnaval
Juan Luis Londoño Arias, known professionally as Maluma, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor. (Wikipedia entry on Maluma)

You can view the transcript for “Carnaval” here (opens in new window).