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Roots of Rhythm (TV Series)

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Original title

Roots of Rhythm

Year

1984

Country

United States

Director

Howard Dratch, Gene Rosow

Screenwriter

Howard Dratch, Linda Post, Gene Rosow

Cast

Cinematography

Les Blank

Producer

Cultural Research and Communication Inc, KCET

Genre

TV Series. Documentary | Music Documentary

Synopsis

A three-part historical survey of the African musical roots of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and popular genres. Featuring narration by Harry Belafonte, this documentary traces the evolution of Latin Music from Africa itself into the twentieth century with the advent of Afro-Cuban Jazz (or Latin Jazz) and later the advent of Latin pop sounds by such artists as Gloria Estefan. A musical journey for historians, musicians, and music lovers alike.

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Roots of Rhythm (TV Series)

1984

Howard Dratch, Gene Rosow