Politics apart, let's take a look at the country, the people, the art and listen to some music.
Hector Ortega |
Armando Reveron |
Santiago Pol |
Popular art |
The trip wouldn't be complete without some food...
I couldn't have music from Venezuela without mentioning Gustavo Dudamel.
Dudamel is featured in the 2011 documentary "Let The Children Play," a film which focuses on his work advocating for music as a way to enrich children's lives.
Here's a very different version of Alma Llanera, featuring the Youth Orchestra Simon Bolivar, conducted by Dudamel:
I hope you've enjoyed our little trip to Venezuela...