Summary
Examines salsa music and its political and cultural meaning, both in the Puerto Rican community of New York City and in Puerto Rico itself.Contents
Tito Puente concert in South BronxYoung Lords leader Felipe Luciano
Music lessons with Charlie Palmieri
Celia Cruz in rehearsal
Fania Records and Rubén Blades
Island roots and politics
Cock fighting, a national sport
Santeria religion
Salsa lifestyle.
Additional Information
Subjects |
Salsa (Music)
-- New York (State)
-- New York
-- History and criticism.
Salsa (Music) -- Puerto Rico -- History and criticism. Puerto Ricans -- New York (State) -- New York -- Music -- History and criticism. Salsa (Music) -- Political aspects. |
Publisher | [Newton, N.J.] :Shanachie,2000 |
Other Titles | Latin pop music in the cities |
Contributors |
Marre, Jeremy,
producer, director. Puente, Tito, 1923-2000, performer. Luciano, Felipe, performer. Palmieri, Charlie, performer. Cruz, Celia, performer. Blades, Rubén, performer. Harcourt Films, production company. |
Language |
English |
Notes |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1979. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Description |
1 videodisc (60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |