Music and technology

Chile’s electro pioneer launches interactive, cube-shaped album

Twenty-two-year-old Nicolas Jaar releases groundbreaking sounds that could literally change the form of records.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Nicolas Jaar stays on the cutting edge of Chilean music with his new, cube-shaped album. (Photo cour

Category: Daily life - Music - Entertainment - Technology

Cinema

Chilean cowboys ride out onto the big screen

A contemporary Western - Sal - premieres in theaters this May, bringing a fresh new take to the classic genre.

Monday, April 30, 2012 The Chilean movie Sal features cowboys in a contemporary take on the Western genre. (Image courtesy

Category: Daily life - Film - Culture - Entertainment

International events

Big Wave World Tour kicks off in Chile

The word’s surfing elite are waiting for perfect conditions at Punta de Lobos in Pichilemu. Last year’s event was marked by sunny skies and waves of over 40ft.

Thursday, April 26, 2012 K.Christensen surfs the wave at the 2011 event in Punta de Lobos, Chile. (Photo courtesy of Big Wave

Category: Tourism - Entertainment - Sport

Food and drink

Chilean walking tour through Santiago’s traditional diners

On Friday April 27, the ‘Ruta de las Picadas,’ is taking locals and tourists to some of the capital’s most famous bars and restaurants.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Enjoying traditional Chilean food during an event last year. (Photo courtesy of Gestarte Cultura/Fac

Category: Food - Tourism - Entertainment

Music and culture

Yatoka website broadcasts best of Chile’s bands

Yatoka.org captures a wide range of Chilean artists preforming live in venues, plazas, streets, rooftops and mountain tops in Chile and around the world.

Friday, April 20, 2012 The Yatoka.org website showcases the best of Chilean music.