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EPISODE
Roots of Rhythm - Season 1
Description
A three-part historical survey of the African musical roots of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and popular genres. Featuring narration by Harry Belafonte, this documentary traces the evolution of Latin Music from Africa itself into the twentieth century with the advent of Afro-Cuban Jazz (or Latin Jazz) and later the advent of Latin pop sounds by such artists as Gloria Estefan. A musical journey for historians, musicians, and music lovers alike.
A three-part historical survey of the African musical roots of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and popular genres. Featuring narration by Harry Belafonte, this documentary traces the evolution of Latin Music from Africa itself into the twentieth century with the advent of Afro-Cuban Jazz (or Latin Jazz) and later the advent of Latin pop sounds by such artists as Gloria Estefan. A musical journey for historians, musicians, and music lovers alike.
Actors:
Harry Belafonte,
Desi Arnaz,
Rubén Blades,
Celia Cruz,
Xavier Cugat,
Gloria Estefan,
Dizzy Gillespie,
Tito Puente
Harry Belafonte
1 March 1927, New York City, New York, USA
Desi Arnaz
2 March 1917, Santiago, Cuba
Rubén Blades
16 July 1948, Panama City, Panama
Celia Cruz
21 October 1924, Havana, Cuba
Xavier Cugat
January 1, 1900 in Girona, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Gloria Estefan
1 September 1957, Havana, Cuba
Dizzy Gillespie
October 21, 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina, USA
Tito Puente
20 April 1923, New York City, New York, USA
Genre:
Music
Director:
Howard Dratch
Country:
United States
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