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Roots of rhythm / Cultural Research and Communication, Inc. ; KCET Los Angeles ; produced by Eugene Rosow and Howard Dratch ; writers, Linda Post, Howard B. Dratch, Eugene Rosow ; directed by Eugene Rosow and Howard Dratch.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication Info[United States] : Docudrama ; New York, NY : New Video Group, 2001.
Description1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
Black people--Music --History and criticism.
African Americans--Music --History and criticism.
Spanish Americans--Music --History and criticism.
Popular music--Africa --History and criticism.
Popular music--Spain --History and criticism.
Popular music--Cuba --History and criticism.
Other author/creatorRosow, Eugene, producer, director.
Other author/creatorDratch, Howard, producer, director.
Other author/creatorPost, Linda, screenwriter.
Other author/creatorBelafonte, Harry, 1927-2023 narrator.
Other author/creatorEstefan, Gloria performer.
Other author/creatorPuente, Tito, 1923-2000 performer.
Other author/creatorGillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993 performer.
Other author/creatorArnaz, Desi, 1917-1986 performer.
Other author/creatorCruz, Celia performer.
Other author/creatorBlades, Rubén performer.
Other author/creatorOviedo, Isaac, 1902-1986, performer.
Other author/creatorAdé, Sunny performer.
Other author/creatorBlank, Les, performer.
Other author/creatorCultural Research and Communications, Inc.
Other author/creatorKCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
Other author/creatorDocurama (Firm)
Other author/creatorNew Video Group.
Other author/creatorPublic Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Variant title Also released under title: Routes of rhythm
Contents [pt. 1] Across the ocean -- [pt. 2] The fiery romance -- [pt. 3] To the top of the charts.
Abstract 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).
General noteOriginally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm, and shown on PBS television.
General noteSpecial features: Interactive menus, scene selection.
CreditsCinematography, Les Blank.
Performer Presenter: Harry Belafonte.
Performer Performers: Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Desi Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Isaac Oviedo, Sunny "King" Ade.
Audience MPAA rating: Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD, Dolby digital, stereo.
Genre/formDocumentary television programs.
ISBN0767034783
ISBN9780767034784
UPC 767685947630
Publisher numberNVG-9476 New Video Group

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