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.

Betto Arcos takes us on a sonic tour of Colombia's Festival Internacional de Cuerdas Pulsadas

Betto Arcos reports from the Son Para Milo Festival in Mexico City, with a special focus on Son Huasteco, a traditional style from the north eastern part of the country.

From Calypso to Ska - DJ Alex Jordan explores the glorious music of Barbados, with music from Eddie Grant and interviews from Barbadian musicians Nikita Brown and the Mighty Gabby