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Title:
Machito, a Latin jazz legacy videorecording / Nubia Music Society presents a film by Carlos Ortiz.
Format:
videorecording /
Publisher:
Icarus Films,
Copyright Date:
c1987
Description:
1 videocassette (VHS) (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Subject:
Machito
Musicians--Cuba--Biography.
Musicians--United States--Biography.
Hispanic Americans--History and criticism.--History and criticism.
Jazz--History and criticism.
Other Authors:
Machito
Ortiz, Carlos, 1910-
Icarus Films.
Nubia Music Society.
Other Titles:
Machito.
Notes:
In English and Spanish with English subtitles for Spanish dialogue.
Summary:
This film is both a biography of the Cuban musician, Machito, and a history of the development of Latin music and Afro-jazz in the United States. Machito (Frank Grillo) came to New York City in 1937 and was a key figure in popularizing and expanding Latin music in the United States until his death in 1984. The film includes interviews and performances, film clips, still photographs and newsreel material.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)23980424
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

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