Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, entre 2009 y 2015, en clave de "Heavy Psych" y Folk Progresivo. Suenan: IMAAD WASIF - "REDEEMER" ("THE VOIDIST", 2009) / WOLF PEOPLE - "SILBURY SANDS" ("STEEPLE", 2010) / THE SOUNDCARRIERS - "MORNING HAZE" ("CELESTE", 2010) / WOODS - "BEND BEYOND" ("BEND BEYOND", 2012) / TREMBLING BELLS - "KILLING TIME IN LONDON F…

Once again the Atapuerca archeological site, in the region of Burgos, was the location of a groundbreaking discovery... Bone fragments of the earliest human face in Western Europe were found in the Sima del Elefante Site. To tell us more about this discovery and what it means we spoke with María Martinón-Torres, director of the National Center for …

Once again the Atapuerca archeological site, in the region of Burgos, was the location of a groundbreaking discovery... Bone fragments of the earliest human face in Western Europe were found in the Sima del Elefante Site. To tell us more about this discovery and what it means we spoke with María Martinón-Torres, director of the National Center for …

From more than 5 thousand applications from 89 countries, Ángel Luis González, was one of the finalists for the Global Teacher Prize awarded by the Varkey Foundation. The only Spaniard among the 50 best teachers in the world. The Prize was eventually awarded to Mansour Al Mansour, from Saudi Arabia, but that does not take any merit from Angel and t…

The region of Extremadura, in the east of Spain, has often been a bit overlooked. But, it is one the most fascinating regions in our country. Its rich cultural and historical background merges with natural landscapes and stunning national parks. The book "History of Extremadura and where to see it" takes readers on a journey through the history of …

For over three decades now, a trio of bald, blue men have held shows that merge music with comedy in an otherworldy experience... And the Blue Man Group has travelled the world, playing in 15 countries and 100 US cities. The group now checks Spain off the list! Patrick Newton is one of the Three Blue Men currently playing in Gran Canaria, in Spain'…

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, a tiempo real, entre 2023 y 2025. Suenan: RED STAMP - "DANCING WITH MY BABY" (2025) / HANNAH COHEN - "EARTHSTAR" ("EARTHSTAR MOUNTAIN", 2025) / BILLIE MARTEN - "CROWN" (2024) / SHIRLEY HURT - "HELL OF A LIFE" (2024) / ORACLE SISTERS - "RODEO" ("DIVINATIONS", 2025) / SILVER SYNTHETIC - "ROSALIE" ("ROSALIE", 2025) /…

Winter Morning I, Woodkid, Nils Frahm Ellis Erased Tapes You Name It, Nils Frahm Day LEITER Glare of Us, Evgeny Grinko Winter Moonlight Nettwerk Music Group Mr. Squirrel, Evgeny Grinko, SVRCINA Winter Moonlight Nettwerk Music Group Siboney, Pepe Rivero, Alexey León Siempre en mi corazón Cezanne Producciones La Comparsa, Pepe Rivero, Paquito D' Rive…

Woodturning, pottery, glassblowing, jewellery making... These are just some examples of the variety of crafts that exist in our country. Crafts represent 0.4% of the total GDP in Spain, according to a report by the School of Industrial Organization. However, in the last few years, the sector has had to face many threats, a consequence of the arriva…

This weekend, the Matadero cultural center will be hosting the first ever edition of the Madrid Comic Fair. Workshops, interviews, film screenings, live radio broadcasts and almost 40 stalls belonging to bookstores and publishing houses will bring comics into the spotlight from the 27th to the 30th of March. Daniela Mercado and Sara Bellido, from t…

'Gender identity' is a concept that has slowly been growing in popularity over the past decade or so, gradually entering the mainstream. And alongside the categories of male and female, the gender binary has come into question... Now, some people refer to themselves as non-binary, as not belonging to either gender. And the discussion around gender …

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson... Volvemos a deambular por los 80 alternativos. En clave "underground". College rock, cruce de mareas entre la new wave, el tintineo jangle de guitarras, paisley underground, psicodelia, post punk, garage, algo incluso de raíces americanas, y siempre pop, fluido e independiente como pocos... otra corriente para qu…

Nocturne No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 36 (c. 1884), Brad Mehldau Après Fauré Nonesuch Y el tiempo, Dorantes Y el tiempo Flamenco Scultura Sin muros ni candados - Nueva versión, Dorantes Sin muros ni candados (Nueva versión) Flamenco Scultura Luz de Vida, Chano Domínguez, Rubem Dantas, Hamilton De Holanda Chabem Altafonte Dedicatoria, Gregori Hollis, …

One of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies arrives in Madrid by the hand of Madrid Players. A celebratory play that promises to immerse audiences in magic, fantasy and a bit of mischief. A play fitting for the 60th anniversary of the English-language theater group based in Madrid. "A midsummer night's dream" will run in the central Teatro Soho of M…

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now 3 years old... The third anniversary coincided with Donald Trump's second term as US President, and since his return to the White House, things have been in an uneasy state of shake up. With the US setting up various talks with Russia, EU countries have been scrambling to gain some control over the situation..…

Maria Mestayer de Echagüe, also known as the Marchioness of Parabere, became one of the most famous persons in the culinary world in Spain in the first half of the 20th century. Her cook books are considered to be gastronomy "bibles" for many. At a time when women were pushed into the background, she came forward and stood out as a chef, writer and…

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, volvemos a tiempo presente. Latido nocturno y preciosas canciones de estreno, junto a otras más o menos recientes. Suenan: CORNELIA MURR - "SPIRAL OF BEAUTY" ("RUN TO THE CENTER", 2025) / DANA GAVANSKI - "HANG IN FOR US BOTH" ("AGAIN AGAIN", 2025) / ECHOLALIA - "RAINBOW ROAD" ("ECHOLALIA", 2025) / / ESSENTIAL FORE…

The Boat, Hania Rani, Ghosts, Gondwana Records Sabir, Wamla, Clara Gallardo, Julio Martín, Wamla, Wamla El Viaje, Wamla, Clara Gallardo, Julio Martín, Wamla, Wamla Un Tiempo Nuevo, Wamla, Clara Gallardo, Julio Martín, Wamla, Wamla Con toda palabra, Matthieu y Camille Saglio, Al alba , ACT Music Le vent nous portera, Matthieu y Camille Saglio, Al al…

Five years have passed since the world as we knew it changed. It was changed by the coronavirus, which, as of this year, has taken seven-million lives and transformed countless others. So today, on the fifth anniversary of that first lockdown here in Spain, we're going to dedicate a special broadcast to looking back on the uncertainty of those firs…

Respect for the dead is something that has always been a part of human society, but whose dead do we respect? Which dead? And how do we respect them? In Spain, a discussion surrounding the displaying of human remains in museums has been gently snowballing over the past few years. Just last month, Spain's National Archeology Museum withdrew 'the gua…

A week of celebration began this Monday for the Irish community in Madrid. The Semana de Irlanda (week of Ireland) started with a display of Irish music and dance in the Gran Via station. But this was only a teaser of what's to come expected on Saturday: a parade will march through the streets of the capital, celebrating Irish culture and the histo…

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, caemos de lleno en territorio de Americana. Un puñado de clásicos del Country alternativo, del 90 en adelante. Suenan: CHUCK PROPHET - "RAGE AND STORM" ("BROTHER ALDO", 1990) / LUCINDA WILLIAMS - "SOMETHING ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE TALK" ("SWEET OLD WORLD", 1992) / VIC CHESNUTT - "WHERE WERE YOU" ("WEST OF ROME"…

La Pobrecita + Duerme Negrito + Si Se Calla el Cantor + Te Recuerdo Amanda+ Alfonsina y el Mar+ Gracias a la Vida (En Vivo NY) Mercedes Sosa Mercedes Sosa en New York, 1974 Sony Music Argentina Maldigo del alto cielo+ Run run se fue pal'norte+ Volver a los 17 Violeta Parra Las Últimas Composiciones ARCI Brazos De Sol, Katia Cardenal Brazos De Sol M…

It's been 50 years since the UN declared the 8th of March as International Women's Day. But in Spain, the year 1975 carries a different meaning. It's the year the dictator Francisco Franco died. This means that Spain, the situation for women was different to the situation in the rest of Europe and the rest of the world. Women were a group that suff…

The international art fair, ARCO, has returned to the IFEMA complex north of Madrid for its 44th edition. Around 400 collectors and 200 gallerists from 36 different countries are in attendance, as well as institutions. In the 2024 edition, Madrid's Reina Sofía Museum alone acquired a total of 30 works worth 553,000 euros... while the Madrid City Co…

Spanish cuisine is well known and appreciated all over the world, but this success did not happen overnight. Gastronomy in the Iberian Peninsula has been changing and evolving for centuries, and now an exhibition gives us a look into what it was like in the Middle Ages. The oldest cookbook in Spain is being exhibitted for the first time ever in the…

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, clásicos en clave de "New Wave" entre 1979 y 1981. Suenan: JOE JACKSON - "KINDA KUTE" ("I'M THE MAN", 1979)/ THE BEAT - "BEST FRIEND" ("I JUST CAN'T STOP IT", 1980) / THE JAGS - "TUNE INTO HEAVEN" ("EVENING STANDARDS", 1980) / QUINCY - "JUST A TRAGEDY" ("QUINCY", 1980) / SQUEEZE - "PULLING MUSSELS (FROM THE SHELL)…

The Cosmic Spheres of Being Human + A Lost Nightingale Laura Cannell The Rituals of Hildegard Reimagined Record Label Unexpected Joy + The Veil + To the Rising Moon Stephan Micus To the Rising Moon ECM Records Pervane Erkan + Neyledim + Neyi Erenler Râhı (con Merdan Güzelgün) Erkan Oğur Sakla Kalan Ses Görüntü Essaouira + Stranger in a Mirror Lione…

The third edition of the Madrid Vegan Market will be opening its doors on Sunday, the 2nd of March, and it promises to be bigger and better than the previous editions. This space brings together local businesses, associations and brands that want to promote the vegan lifestyle. This event is organized by the Madrid Vegan Association and to tell us …

When we speak of theatrical plays, you probably picture yourself sitting in the audience, watching the action take place in front of you, but not really being a part of it. Well, a new experience here in Madrid aims to fully immerse you in the play. It all begins with a birthday party and an invitation with your name on it, but after that, things m…

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, nos situamos -una vez más- en tierra de nadie. A golpe de canciones perdidas, situadas entre 1975 y 1981. Folk-rock psicodélico, evocador y solitario. Nos acordamos también de Bill Fay (en la imagen), recientemente fallecido. Suenan: SHARKEY - "SOMEONE LIKE ME" ("SIGNPOSTS", 1975) / FRED POTTS - "FOLLOWING RAINBOW…

Que Viene El Coco Pepe de Lucía, Paco de Lucía Pepito y Paquito BMG Amores Carmen Linares, Estrella Morente 40 años de Flamenco (En Directo) Salobre La Llamadora Manu Sija La Llamadora Manu Sija Flor de Olas Noriko Martín Flor de Olas Dulcimer Songs Paloma Gepe y Belencha UNDESASTRE Altafonte A los amores Duratierra A los amores - El folklórico Vol…

The 21st of February was chosen by the United Nations as the International Mother Language Day, a day held to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and to promote multi-lingualism. As a broadcast that sits between two worlds, two languages, English and Spanish, we thought we'd do a special program to celebrate... First, we'll be d…