Roots of rhythm
Traces the origins of Latin music from Spain and Africa to the New World (Program 1). Focuses on pop music developed in Cuba and examines how North Americans began to discover this island's musical treasures (Program 2). Shows how Spanish-African music has become the basic part of popular music...
| Other Authors: | Rosow, Eugene., Dratch, Howard., Post, Linda., Belafonte, Harry, 1927-2023., Estefan, Gloria., Puente, Tito, 1923-2000., Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993., Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986., Cruz, Celia., Blades, Rubén., Oviedo, Isaac, 1902-1986., Adé, Sunny., Blank, Les., Cultural Research and Communications, Inc., KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.), Docurama (Firm), New Video Group., Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) |
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| Format: | DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[United States] : New York, NY :
Docudrama ; New Video Group,
2001.
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| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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| Summary: |
Traces the origins of Latin music from Spain and Africa to the New World (Program 1). Focuses on pop music developed in Cuba and examines how North Americans began to discover this island's musical treasures (Program 2). Shows how Spanish-African music has become the basic part of popular musical culture of the U.S. (Program 3). |
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| Item Description: |
DVD, Dolby digital, stereo. Presenter: Harry Belafonte. Performers: Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Desi Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Isaac Oviedo, Sunny "King" Ade. Cinematography, Les Blank. Originally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm, and shown on PBS television. Special features: Interactive menus, scene selection. MPAA rating: Not rated. Traces the origins of Latin music from Spain and Africa to the New World (Program 1). Focuses on pop music developed in Cuba and examines how North Americans began to discover this island's musical treasures (Program 2). Shows how Spanish-African music has become the basic part of popular musical culture of the U.S. (Program 3). |
| Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: |
DVD, Dolby digital, stereo. |
| Audience: |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Production Credits: |
Cinematography, Les Blank. |
| ISBN: |
0767034783 |