Music Planet: Road Trip

Betto Arcos on the playing styles and instruments of Lima's Afro-Peruvian tradition

Betto Arcos reports from the Cosquín Folk Festival in Argentina

Sebastian Bergholm takes us to the far north exploring the rich tradition of Sámi yoiking

Betto Arcos reports from Cali's Petronio Alvarez Festival (of Afro-Colombian music)

Betto Arcos is our guide to the classic American Latin label Ansonia Records

Brazilian guitarist Fabricio Mattos is our guide to the country's Choro music

Damascus-born qanun player Maya Youssef takes us on a journey around the music of Syria

Colombo-based percussionist Sumudi Suraweera is our guide to the music of Sri Lanka

Dipannita Acharya takes us on a journey through the music of the Bauls

Every year since 2008, musicians, singers and dancers gather on both sides of the fence of the US-Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana. They get together to celebrate life, unity and brotherhood through the music and dance of Son Jarocho, a traditional music style from Veracruz. Betto Arcos reports from last month's event for our latest Road Trip.