Martin Jones

Tico Tico is a Brazilian sparrow. The song that begins 'O tico tico' takes the metaphor of the sparrow in the cornmeal as a symbol of love: when you hear its call, it is time to woo. The Portuguese ly...

Tico Tico is a Brazilian sparrow. The song that begins 'O tico tico' takes the metaphor of the sparrow in the cornmeal as a symbol of love: when you hear its call, it is time to woo. The Portuguese ly...

Mexican Hat Dance has been popular in Mexico since the 18th century. Also known as Jarabe tapatio, meaning 'a mix of musical flavours', in the 1790s the dance was banned by the Spanish colonists becau...

Mexican Hat Dance has been popular in Mexico since the 18th century. Also known as Jarabe tapatio, meaning 'a mix of musical flavours', in the 1790s the dance was banned by the Spanish colonists becau...