La Paz Day
July 16
This week on Take Note, we’re exploring La Paz Day, celebrated in Bolivia on July 16th to honor the country’s uprising against the Spanish in 1809, featuring cultural festivities and reflections on the city’s Andean heritage, alongside a rich tapestry of Bolivian music embodying indigenous rhythms, Spanish influences, and modern innovations, showcasing traditional dances and instruments like the charango, zampoña, quena, and reco-reco, all reflecting Bolivia’s multicultural identity. As aired on KBACH on July 16.
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