| Actors: Desi Arnaz, Harry Belafonte, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Xavier Cugat Directors: Gene Rosow, Howard Dratch Creators: Les Blank, Gene Rosow, Howard Dratch Genres: Music Video & Concerts, Television, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary Sub-Genres: Gillespie, Dizzy, Estefan, Gloria, International, Television, Documentary, Music & Performing Arts Studio: NEW VIDEO GROUP Format: DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 04/24/2001 Original Release Date: 01/01/1994 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1994 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 2hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English |
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  | Roots of Rhythm Actors: Desi Arnaz, Harry Belafonte, Rubén Blades, Celia Cruz, Xavier Cugat Directors: Gene Rosow, Howard Dratch Genres: Music Video & Concerts, Television, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary NR 2001 2hr 30min Long before World Music became a record store staple, Americans were singing along to the sweet sounds of Celia Cruz and dancing to the rhythmic beats of Tito Puente. Harry Belafonte hosts this globe-trotting, star-studde... more » |
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Movie ReviewsBest English language history of Latin Music. Salsavideoreviews.org | Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand | 08/02/2000 (4 out of 5 stars) "This 3 video collection is a must have for all interested in Latin music history from Africa to Cuba to New York. Has some amazing music clips of Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, etc." Roots of Rhythm Oswald Placeres | Netherlands | 03/20/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "If you want to know the roots of Cuban music you must see this DVD. Mr. Harry Belafonte takes you on a tour through Africa, Spain, Cuba and finally to the United States. On this DVD he made a thorough investigation and explains how the Afro-Cuban music evolved from the African/Spanish ancestors and spread to other regions including Argentina. Also he shows how the U.S borrowed the Cuban beat to make songs Like "little Darling" by the Diamonds among other hits in America where the lyrics are in English with the Cuban influence sound. He interviews Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, Dizzy Gillespie and many others, you will see a rare clip of the great trumpet player a young Louis Armstrong singing "El Manisero"(a traditional Cuban song) in one of his early recordings. Many people have asked me to borrow this DVD because it covers an extraordinary amount of information that most people are not aware, not only is the African sound involved, also the Gypsies and the Spanish Flamenco are traced. It's amazing how much information is available to anyone who is serious in learning the roots of what some are calling Salsa (Afro-Cuban) today. To all musicians this is a must for your collection. Three hours of music to educate the true musicians who want to expand their knowledge in the Afro-Cuban or the Afro-Latin roots." Roots Of Rhythm V. R. Aquino | San Francisco | 03/21/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Wow! I don't even know where to begin...it's a great documentary on the history of Cuba, music, roots, rhythm, culture and the people. It was beautifully edited! Belafonte did a wonderful job in explaining the history of cuba's music. You will want to stand up and begin to dance. Why sit down?
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