Miranda Lambert was the big winner at this year's Academy of Country Music awards, taking home three honours including female vocalist of the year.

BBC: Miranda Lambert triumphs at country awards

Mr. WANG: This song reflects how so much of the Panamanian music of this era came from places outside of the country but found a new harmonic home in Panama.

NPR: The Sounds of Panama's Mixed Musical Heritage

For his latest album, Palacio abandoned mainstream Latin-American instruments and simplified his music to connect more with the true sound of his home country.

NPR: Andy Palacio's Garifuna Music Lives On