Plena canto y trabajo / produced and directed by Pedro A. Rivera and Susan Zeig in association with El Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, Hunter College, CUNY ; narration written by Pedro A. Rivera.
Publisher:
Cinema Guild,
Copyright Date:
1989
Description:
1 videocassette (29 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
In Spanish with English subtitles. María Hinojosa. VHS.
Summary:
Brings to life the culture and political history of Puerto Rican plena, which is a musical blend of African and Spanish idioms, and largely the music of the working classes and protest. Includes shots of Plena being performed in Puerto Rico and in the Bronx.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)32353560
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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.