Originally produced as a motion picture in 1979. 1203. Performers: Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Reuben Blades, Charlie Palmieri, Ray Barretto.
Contents:
Tito Puente concert in South Bronx -- Young Lords leader Felipe Luciano -- Music lessons with Charlie Palmieri -- Celia Cruz in rehearsal -- Fania Records and Rubén Blades -- Island roots and politcs -- Cock rifhting: a national sport -- Santeria religion -- Salsa lifestyle.
Summary:
Over the past 25 years salsa has influenced jazz and pop music, while Latin musicians have in turn been influenced by jazz. Includes performances, interviews and recording sessions with salsa stars and places salsa in the socio-political context of the Puerto-Rican communities in New York City and Puerto Rico.
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