The rock band Los Mesoneros were filling Caracas’ principal Alfredo Sadel Square with thousands of fans, earning four Latin Grammy nominations for their 2011 album Indeleble, and climbing to the top ...

In six months, Venezuela went from opening its doors wide to concerts by international stars to a hotly disputed election, all while the Venezuelan music movement surges stronger than ever. What are ...

Caracas, 17 sep (EFE).Caracas, 17 sep (EFE). — El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, y el director del sistema de orquestas infantiles y juveniles de Venezuela, José Antonio Abreu, inauguraron hoy ...

As the feted musicians arrive in London for two concerts, we look at El Sistema, the education system that spawned the world-conquering orchestra, and why some are calling for its boycott December ...

Venezuela is a beautiful and vibrant country in more ways than one. A rich and complex history has left its mark on Venezuelan culture, and in one area in particular: music. Over the centuries, ...

Venezuela’s severe economic and political crisis is threatening its prestigious musical education system, which has produced, among others, classical conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The program offers free ...

Caracas, 23 dic (EFE).Caracas, 23 dic (EFE). — El arquitecto canadiense Frank Gehry se encuentra de visita en Venezuela donde ha sostenido reuniones con el presidente, Nicolás Maduro, y con el afamado ...

Supporters rush to defend ‘beacon of social justice’ as study shows project fails to reach disadvantaged youth Comment: El Sistema - a model of tyranny? El Sistema, the internationally celebrated ...