| Description |
1 videodisc (150 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital, stereo. |
| Performer |
Presenter: Harry Belafonte. |
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Performers: Gloria Estefan, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Desi Arnaz, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Isaac Oviedo, Sunny "King" Ade. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Les Blank. |
| Note |
Originally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm, and shown on PBS television. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| 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). |
| Contents |
[pt. 1] Across the ocean -- [pt. 2] The fiery romance -- [pt. 3] To the top of the charts. |
| Note |
Special features: Interactive menus, scene selection. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Black people -- Music -- History and criticism.
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African Americans -- Music -- History and criticism.
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Spanish Americans -- Music -- History and criticism.
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Popular music -- Africa -- History and criticism.
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Popular music -- Spain -- History and criticism.
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Popular music -- Cuba -- History and criticism.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
Rosow, Eugene.
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Dratch, Howard.
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Post, Linda.
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Dratch, Howard B.
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Belafonte, Harry, 1927-2023
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Estefan, Gloria.
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Puente, Tito, 1923-2000.
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Gillespie, Dizzy, 1917-1993.
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Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986.
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Cruz, Celia.
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Blades, Rubén.
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Oviedo, Isaac, 1902-1986.
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Adé, Sunny.
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Blank, Les.
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Cultural Research and Communications, Inc.
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KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.)
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Docurama (Firm)
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New Video Group.
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Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
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| Note |
Also released under title: Routes of rhythm |
| ISBN |
0767034783 |
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9780767034784 |
| Standard No. |
767685947630 |
| Music No. |
NVG-9476 New Video Group |
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