Roots of rhythm [videorecording] / Cultural Research and Communication, Inc. ; KCET Los Angeles ; produced and directed by Eugene Rosow and Howard Dratch ; written by Linda Post.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
New Video Group,
Copyright Date:
c1997
Description:
3 videocassettes (ca. 180 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.
Routes of rhythm. Across the ocean. Fiery romance. To the top of the charts.
Notes:
Originally produced in 1989 with title: Routes of rhythm. Presenter: Harry Belafonte.
Contents:
[pt. 1] Across the ocean -- [pt. 2] The fiery romance -- [pt. 3] To the top of the charts.
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).
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.